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For the last few months, Milwaukee has been using fire apparatus from nearby cities because many of the city's rigs are in need of major repairs. The front wheel of a Milwaukee ladder truck recently fell off, placing another city rig out of service.

Milwaukee Approves $10M to Update Fire Apparatus Fleet

Milwaukee's fire department will receive $10 million to replace some of their aging fire apparatus fleet, which forces them to use rigs from other cities.

Nov. 26, 2025

The sales tax proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City would raise at least $9.8 billion by 2050. That would provide funding for the department to build at least 30 new fire stations, buy new fire stations, and increase the size of the department by about 1,400 people.

Los Angeles Firefighters Union Proposes Tax to Fund Operations

Nov. 23, 2025

Summitville, TN, Fire Department Pumper Hydroplanes, Crashes into Car and Utility Pole

Summitville, TN, Fire Department Pumper Hydroplanes, Crashes into Car and Utility Pole

Nov. 23, 2025

Hazmat Crews Called to Ship Fire at Port of Los Angeles

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Hazmat Crews Called to Ship Fire at Port of Los Angeles

Nov. 22, 2025

Milwaukee mayor vetoes $8 million budget amendment for city fire department

Milwaukee Mayor Vetoes $8M Measure to Replace Fire Trucks

Nov. 20, 2025

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Receives Six New ARFFs

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Receives Six New ARFFs

Nov. 14, 2025

REV Group Expands Horton Emergency Vehicles

REV Group Expands Horton Emergency Vehicles

Nov. 14, 2025

Columbus, OH, Division of Fire Orders Four Pierce Apparatus

Columbus, OH, Division of Fire Orders Four Pierce Apparatus

Nov. 14, 2025

Ambulance accident totals two cars in Moultrie County

Fiery Ambulance, SUV Crash in Sullivan, IL, Leaves Two Firefighters Hurt

Nov. 13, 2025

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