The Fire Service Scoop: Chicago’s Historic Fire Apparatus Order; Pierce’s 9/11 Stair Climb Announced; Columbia Southern Scholarship
Updates from around the fire service include a new report from Fire Safety Research Institute, E-ONE began its $23.5 million expansion and a new AI-powered EMS quality improvement system from Tensor Medical Systems.
Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:
Registration Open for Annual 9/11 Stair Climb at Lambeau Field
- Registration is open for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field, sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. It will take place in Green Bay, WI, on Sept. 12, 2026, reflecting on a quarter-century since the 9/11 attacks.
E-ONE Starts $23.5 Million Expansion
- E-ONE has begun a $23.5 million expansion of its aerial manufacturing campus in Ocala, FL, aiming to increase production capacity by 35 percent and improve product quality.
Echo Data Analytics Wins EMS World Innovation Award for Second Time
- For the second year, Echo Data Analytics' innovative quality control and improvement platform has been honored with the EMS World Innovation Award.
2026 NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University Application Period Open
- Columbia Southern University and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered for the 18th year to provide scholarships to volunteer responders with applications open from May 15 to Aug. 17.
- This report investigates the fire hazards posed by e-mobility devices like e-scooters and e-bicycles on passenger railcars, highlighting rapid fire development, toxic gases and evacuation challenges.
Tensor Medical Systems Releases AI-Driven Platform to EMS Agencies for Quality Improvement
- Tensor Medical Systems introduces an AI-driven platform designed to automate EMS chart reviews, identify operational trends and improve clinical oversight, reducing manual workload and costs.
Historic Apparatus Purchase Made by Chicago Fire Department
- Partnering with Fire Service, Inc., Chicago Fire Department's historic order includes 42 E-ONE pumpers, 38 E-ONE ladder trucks and 40 Wheeled Coach ambulances.
Joshua Commoss Rejoins Streamlight as Regional Sales Manager
- Joshua Commoss has been named the regional sales manager at Streamlight Inc., overseeing the industrial/fire markets in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
Two Sourcewell Government Contracts Awarded to Olathe Fleet
Minneapolis Fire Department Bolsters Front-Line Fleet with Pierce Enforcers
- The Minneapolis Fire Department has ordered three Pierce Enforcer pumpers, transitioning from commercial chassis to custom fire apparatus designed for urban operations, safety and reliability.
Super Vac, Command Light Name New Western Territory Regional Sales Manager
- With a background in wildland firefighting, marketing, and virtual reality training, Super Vac and Command Light appointed Ryan Kirk as its regional sales manager for the Western region.
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