Here are a collection of unattributed photographs of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. Photos courtesy of the Library of Congress.

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The Houston Fire Department (HFD) welcomed a new $1.5 million ladder truck in June but it’s sitting in an empty city parking lot because it doesn’t fit inside the station it was assigned, abc13.com reported.

Three years ago, HFD requested a new ladder truck to replace the one firefighters had been using for several years at Station 61.

When the new truck arrived this June, fire officials say, the new truck was too tight for firefighters to get in and out of safely, the report said.

Officials with the city and HFD said the mistake won’t impact public safety, according to the report. The plan now is to renovate the fire station so that the truck will fit.

HFD sent the following statement, according to the report:

“The Houston Fire Department received a new ladder truck on June 9 intended for Fire Station 61. While the ladder truck fits in the bay door, the clearances are narrow, and when combined with the grade of the driveway, it is currently unfeasible to keep the ladder truck in service at this location. We are working with the General Services Department to reconstruct the bay door and provide safer clearance for the new apparatus. Once construction is completed, Station 61 will receive the new ladder truck. The current ladder truck will remain at the station so response is not interrupted.”

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Parsippany (NJ) fire districts 1, 3 and 6 will unite to hold a quadruple wetdown ceremony 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at 6 Century Drive in Parsippany.

Mount Tabor Fire District No. 1, Lake Parsippany Fire District No. 3, and Parsippany Fire District No. 6 will show off four new rigs from E-ONE and Absolute Fire Protection Company, Inc.

• Engine 15 and Tower 11 will be welcomed by the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department (District 1).

• Tower 6 from Parsippany Troy-Hills Fire District 6.

• Engine 34 from Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company District 3.

Here’s what will be happening at the event:

• Live music
• Four new rigs from E-ONE Fire Trucks (Official Site) and Absolute Fire Protection Co. Inc.
• Beer and soda included with your $15 mug purchase
• Free food while it lasts
• Kids’ activities and inflatables
• North Jersey Gellyball
• Cigars for sale
• Limited merch available

This is a community-wide celebration of safety, service, and brotherhood—come out and support your local firefighters.

Bring the family, bring your crew, and bring your thirst.

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The Huntington Fire Department broke ground on the new Flaxmill Road fire station recently, following a city council vote Aug. 26, 2025, giving the project final approval, the city said in a press release.

“This new station will enable our dedicated firefighters to respond to our growing north side with greater speed and efficiency, while still maintaining quick access to our downtown and east side neighborhoods,” Chief Tony Johnson said. “Designed with firefighter health and safety as a top priority, the facility includes clearly defined zones that separate the apparatus bay from the living quarters, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for our crews.”

The new station’s location is 1005 Flaxmill Road in northwest Huntington on a nearly three-acre site the city purchased in 2008 with the intent to build a fire station.

The need to replace the aging Condit Street station has only increased since then. Now nearly 50 years old, the current station on Huntington’s east side is outdated and overcrowded.

The new two-story, 17,750-square-foot Flaxmill Road station is designed to meet the department’s modern operational needs, with a focus on firefighter safety, rapid response and advanced training.

Features will include:

• A location near major thoroughfares and growing residential and industrial areas, improving response times citywide.
• Advanced air filtration and decontamination systems to protect firefighters after emergency calls.
• Positive pressure air locks to separate the fire bay from living quarters, minimizing exposure to contaminants and potential carcinogens.
• A dedicated training tower for realistic fire and rescue simulations.
• Expanded, modernized living quarters, administrative offices and community meeting spaces.
• Capacity for eight on-duty firefighters and four administrative staff, ensuring 24/7 readiness.

The total project cost is estimated at $12.6 million. The city will spend approximately $3 million in available cash-on-hand and issue lease bonds through the Huntington Redevelopment Authority to cover the remaining cost. 

Foundation and other site concrete work will be completed first, with building construction to begin early next year. The new station’s grand opening is currently on track for late 2026.

Financial planning has been overseen by consultants from Baker Tilly to ensure a responsible spending plan. The city worked with architects from Shive Hattery to design the new station, with Weigand Construction set to begin foundation work after the groundbreaking.

The existing Condit Street station will remain operational throughout construction. The city is still determining the future use of that building that will best serve the community.

The Huntington Fire Department will continue to operate its south side station on Etna Avenue during and after the project.

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