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The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) formally marked the grand opening of Fire Station 6 now, with a ceremonial hose uncoupling at 2767 N. Spitfire St.  The event signifies the completion of construction and the official opening of a new fire station on Idaho Falls’ north side, which will support emergency response in a rapidly growing area of the community. Investment in the safety and well-being “The opening of Fire Station 6 represents a critical investment in the safe...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded early this morning, Dec. 14, to a vegetation fire at the Bonneville County Hatch Pit, located at East 33rd North and Recycle Road. Around 2:44 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting flames that appeared to be 20 feet tall coming from the site. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered a large pallet and a wood pile engulfed in flames, rather than the active trash pit. The cause of the fire is unknown. Primary objective of preventing the fire The burning p...

Pioneer wireless fire safety solutions provider - Ramtech has established its first international base, opening a new U.S. office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The move reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering modern fire and safety across the construction industry and establishing a full U.S. supply chain. By establishing a permanent presence on the Atlantic coast, Ramtech, which is headquartered in Nottingham, will enhance efficiency, mobilization and reliable delivery of safet...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced now it has delivered its 4,000th Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™) Pump. The milestone order and delivery, purchased through Pierce dealer Hughes Fire Equipment, goes into service with the Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) in Nevada. Pierce’s PUC pump, first introduced in 2007, redefined traditional fire apparatus design by eliminating the need for a pumphouse. Available on pumpers, rescue pumpers, tankers, a...

As a business owner, they are responsible for the safety of their employees and customers. One important element of safety that is often overlooked is fire-system maintenance. By neglecting this crucial step, they put themselves and others at risk. This quick guide will provide them with everything they need to know about looking after their fire system to keep their business safe. When the fire-protection systems are well-maintained, it ensures the majority of fires are preventable. That means...

A person has died in a fire at Quaker's Hill, in Sydney's west. The blaze took hold in a garage attached to a home in Mannix Place just after 6.15 pm.Eight fire trucks rushed to the single-storey home where firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, attacked the flames and thick, black smoke. Authorities discovered a body inside the garage. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators Two other people suffered smoke inhalation at the scene. They were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.  Fi...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on the M1 Motorway at Mooney Mooney. Five FRNSW trucks, along with the Rural Fire Service, rushed to the scene of two separate crashes near the north-bound M1 off-ramp after reports of a motorist possibly trapped in the wreckage around 11.20 am. No reports of serious injuries In the first crash, four cars collided, while moments later, a second impact occurred, involving three more vehicles. The wreckage blocked al...

Two people, who survived a light plane crash this morning near Wentworth, in the state's far south-west, are now being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The 'Jabiru' ultralight lost power just before midday now forcing the pilot to attempt a landing in a flooded paddock near the Silver City Highway and the Wentworth aerodrome. The plane clipped trees and crash-landed. Fire and Rescue NSW crews Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworth reached the pilot and his passenger on foot, work...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) has placed an order for an Oshkosh Striker 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle will join the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and continue a trusted partnership which began more than two decades ago.  Guadalajara International Airport first acquired an Oshkosh ARFF in 2002 and operates a r...

When international fire protection, rescue, and civil protection experts gather in Hanover from 1 to 6 June 2026 for INTERSCHUTZ, the focus will extend beyond cutting-edge technology and global innovations. The event will also explore the pressing challenges facing Europe and the wider world under the theme “A Turning Point in Civil Protection.” In this context, all nations are called to act, as the global community faces substantial tasks: rising wildfire risks, increasingly frequ...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are responding to a fire which engulfed a truck before spreading into bushland in South Windsor, north-west of Sydney, this afternoon. The vehicle was loaded with highly-flammable hand sanitizer when it erupted in flames while parked on a property on George St, just before 2:30pm. Strong winds fanned the blaze, causing it to quickly spread over several acres. The fire went on to destroy a second truck and a storage shed, and at one stage burned close to a neigh...

Fire and Rescue NSW has welcomed the government’s announcement of an additional $34.3m towards its flood response capability, declaring it will fund more in-water rescue technicians, vehicles and equipment. The funding commitment for FRNSW is part of an overall $159.5m investment in flood capability across the state and has been delivered following the Independent Inquiry into the NSW flood disaster. In August, the Inquiry handed down 28 recommendations around the way NSW prepares for, r...

More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations now display traditional indigenous nation names on their trucks, alongside existing geographical names, in the first tranche of a state-wide rollout. The nation naming conventions, officially announced in a ceremony today at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west, not only recognize original custodianship but further embed Aboriginal languages and insights in mainstream consciousness. The approach has successfully been undertaken...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled explosions and large blaze in a vehicle scrap yard at Trenayr, north of Grafton, in the state's northern rivers district. More than 15 fire trucks responded to the emergency in Trenayr Road, just before 6pm. The fire took hold in rows of scrapped cars, stacked up to 10 vehicles high, and sent a large plume of black, toxic smoke into the sky. A firefighter received a head injury whilst fighting the blaze. She was admitted to hospital for observatio...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have evacuated around 50 people during a gas leak in a North Sydney apartment building. It's believed workers severed a gas main at the William Street site, just before 12.30pm. NSW Police helped firefighters from Crows Nest and Neutral Bay to clear the adjacent building. The fire crews have established two lines of hose as a protective measure and are monitoring atmospheric levels as gas company technicians attempt to repair the leak, which could take some tim...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a major fire from destroying a public school overnight at Orange in the state's central west. The blaze took hold on the top floor of a two-story building in the Maxwell Avenue school around 10.30pm, causing the roof to collapse. Seven FRNSW trucks and four Rural Fire Service tankers rushed to the scene where a number of classrooms and the school's library were ablaze. Support from NSW Police, NSW Ambulance NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and energy c...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced that six new Striker Volterra 6x6 Electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are officially in service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This milestone highlights DFW’s position as one of the first airports in the nation to adopt electric drive ARFF technology, while advancing its mission to support high-performance, sustainable operations. The new Striker Volterra Electric ARFF vehicles...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the Columbus Division of Fire in Columbus, Ohio, has placed an order for two Pierce Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladders and two Pierce Enforcer™ Pumpers. The order, secured through Pierce dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions, emphasizes the department’s dedication to equipping its crews with fire apparatus tailored for high call volume and diverse emergency response needs across the city...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) has taken delivery of a new Oshkosh Striker 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The addition expands the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and reinforces its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and emergency readiness. Punta Cana International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the Car...

Oshkosh Corporation, a major innovator of purpose-built vehicles, equipment, and services, has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation recipient in the Robotics and Travel & Tourism categories. The company was also named a multiple CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category. Oshkosh awards Oshkosh Corporation was selected as a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation recipient in: Robotics for its JLG Boom Lift with Robotic End Eff...

Fire Truck Solutions (“FTS”) and Performance Truck Repair (“PTR”) are proud to announce a new strategic partnership to enhance sales and support of REV Fire Group’s E-ONE fire and emergency vehicles throughout Southern California. This partnership combines FTS’s growing sales network with PTR’s decades of aftermarket expertise to deliver a comprehensive solution for Southern California’s fire departments. E-ONE fire trucks in Southern California...

Aircraft fire protection is a critical aspect of aviation safety, ensuring the well-being of passengers, crew, and ground personnel. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established comprehensive guidelines known as NFPA 402, which outline essential protocols for aircraft fire protection and emergency response. NFPA 402 NFPA 402, formally titled “Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations,” serves as a foundational document for developing effective fire...

In Bursa, Turkey’s fourth-largest city, the Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department has added 10 new Mercedes-Benz Atego fire trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions to the fleet. These new vehicles, which are scheduled for delivery in 2025, will be used in a wide range of critical missions, from firefighting to search and rescue. This new acquisition, made in line with the gratification gained from the previously used Mercedes-Benz Atego vehicle equipped with Allison...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce its dedicated dealer for South Carolina, Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus (Spartan Fire), has opened its new company headquarters and service center located along the I-85 corridor in upstate South Carolina. The 23,000-square-foot facility in Wellford, South Carolina, marks a major milestone for Spartan Fire, doubling the size of its former headquarters and reinforcing the company’s long-standing com...

Firefighters throughout France face different challenges on the job daily and may need a variety of equipment to help keep them protected and safe. From fire helmets to the latest connected technology, MSA Safety, Inc. has the expertise in fire safety solutions to help firefighters and fire brigades enhance efficiency and safety. This MSA Safety expertise will be on display this week at the National Congress of French Firefighters in Le Mans, France. Latest generation of the F1 design At the...

Global industrial imaging pioneer, HIKMICRO, is pioneering an all-encompassing range of reliable and durable infrared thermal cameras, proven to perform on a consistent basis in even mission critical industries and applications. Their technologically advanced range of firefighting thermal imagers is the most recent to benefit – ‘born from fire, built for more’ and designed for any professional operator where clarity is crucial and failure is not an option. The new, uncompromi...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has been surprised with a visit from a road crash victim whose life he helped save late last year. The last time Riverstone Fire Captain David Richards saw Lee Knight, in October, the motorcyclist was moments from death on the side of the road outside the fire station in Sydney's west. Mr Knight was riding home after a friend’s funeral when his motorcycle struck the side of a car. Bike accident Captain Richards heard the impact from the station...

Details have emerged about the extraordinary use of drone technology to rescue a seriously injured rock fisherman, reported missing after falling off a cliff at Eden, on the state’s far south coast, earlier this month. At 7.51 am on Sunday, 2 April, the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Eden was involved in the search for the angler at The Lookout. The man was fishing with three friends when he fell and landed on a ledge, 50 meters down the rocky, tapered cliff, badly breaking a leg....

The sparks will fly next Tuesday when Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) takes on a combined Australian Defence Force side in a curtain raiser to the NRL ANZAC Day match at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. FRNSW has welcomed the opportunity of playing before the traditional Sydney Roosters – St George Illawarra game, in honour of the nation’s past and present servicemen and women. FRNSW has a long association with the ADF, through the military service of hundreds of firefighters in conflic...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled for more than an hour to extinguish a blaze that destroyed a home in Sydney's south-west. Twenty FRNSW firefighters were called in to attack the blaze, which engulfed the two-story property on Riverside Drive, Airds, just before 5 am. The intensity of the fire and radiant heat made conditions too dangerous for crews to enter the building to conduct a search for potential occupants. Extinguishing the fire They stopped the inferno from spreading t...