Aerial

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Smeal Fire Apparatus
Workers pose with the 1,000th 105-foot Smeal aerial apparatus that was completed at their Snyder, NE, facility. The aerial ladder was built for the Wilmer, TX, Fire Department.
Aerial

Smeal Fire Apparatus Completes 1,000th 105-foot Aerial Ladder

Aug. 30, 2024
Smeal announced that they completed their 1000th 105-foot aerial ladder, which was built for the Wilmer, TX, Fire Department.
The Township of Langley in British Columbia order 11 emergency vehicles, including pumpers, aerials, a heavy rescue and brush units from Pierce and MAXIMETAL.
Apparatus

Township of Langley, BC, Fire Department Orders Fleet of 11 Pierce, MAXIMETAL Fire Apparatus

Township of Langley Fire Department purchased 11 apparatus, including pumpers and aerials from Pierce and MAXIMETAL.
John Spink/Atlanta Journal Constitution
Apparatus

Report: One-Third of Atlanta's Fire Apparatus Beyond Life Cycle

Aug. 8, 2024
An audit of Atlanta Fire Rescue's apparatus shows many are beyond their 20-year life cycle and few reserve trucks are available.
Massive Boston fire sends flames 30 feet into air, witnesses say
Ladders

Massive Blaze in Historic Boston Building Battled

June 25, 2024
Firefighters encountered heavy fire on all three floors of the Boston building that was under construction.
FDNY battles multi-alarm blaze at Bronx Dunkin Donuts
Operations & Training

FDNY Crews Trying to Stop Spreading Bronx Blaze

June 20, 2024
The fire started early Thursday in a Bronx donut shop and quickly spread to nearby structures.