After more than 100 years in the French Quarter, the New Orleans Fire Department will move its headquarters from Decatur St. to a renovated City Park Ave. building Aug. 10.

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Boat manufacturers are enhancing rescue boat designs to meet the needs of fire and rescue departments.

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Farm jacks can be used for various tasks, including lifting vehicles, stabilizing loads, and winching, with a winch rating of 5,000 pounds.

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Effective station design considers airflow, exhaust routing, apparatus layout, HVAC coordination, ceiling height, and source-capture technology.

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