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Fire & rescue departments face rising calls, need equipment

BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM)—Ward Diesel and Ward Apparatus hosted its 3rd annual Home Day on Wednesday, May 27, to raise awareness ...
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Apparatus Architect: How Tools, Equipment & Compartments Figure into the Most Efficient Design of Heavy Rescue Rigs

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur save apparatus committees by spelling out what must be considered in the design of heavy rescue rigs in terms of storage solutions and compartment set-ups. The Prince ...
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Manchester Fire Department adds more swift water rescue equipment to help in emergencies

WORTH OF DAMAGE. SO AS WE WATCH THE FALLOUT FROM FLOOD DAMAGE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, FIRST RESPONDERS HERE AT HOME SAY THEY HAVE SOME NEW TOOLS TO WORK WITH FOR THIS KIND OF THING. MANCHESTER ...
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Fire department 'sets the record straight' on Sleeping Bear Dunes rescues

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Leelanau County fire department is explaining the crew and costs involved in rescues at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake Firefighters L5086 ...
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Venice Fire Rescue deploys drone with lifesaving equipment for water rescues: 'It's a key issue'

Venice Fire Rescue has utilized a drone for the past year to help with search and rescue and fire calls. The drone has now been outfitted with an attachment to carry an inflatable rescue tube for ...
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Aging equipment pushes Lake Co. Search & Rescue to seek community support

POLSON, Mont. — Volunteers with Lake County Search and Rescue say aging equipment and an increasing number of emergency calls are stretching their resources, prompting the team to ask for community ...