With Sanger (TX) experiencing burgeoning growth, especially in multistory structures, the department decided it needed to add an aerial.
New Construction Leads FD to Add Smeal 100-Foot Midmount Platform Quint
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Fire Apparatus
KME Welcomes CarCo Fire as Its Official MN Dealer
HOLDEN, Louisiana (Oct. 21, 2025) – Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (“KME”), a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that CarCo Fire is now the authorized dealer for KME fire apparatus and equipment in...
MT Fire District Breaks Ground on New Fleet Services Facility
BELGRADE, Montana — The Central Valley Fire District (CVFD) will held a groundbreaking ceremony recently for its new fleet services facility, the district said in a Facebook post. The ceremony took place at the future site of the facility, 775 Frank Road in Belgrade,...
Syracuse (NY) FD Plans to Make Part of Furniture Store Into Maintenance Garage
Jeremy Boyersyracuse.com(TNS) Syracuse, N.Y. — Part of a massive furniture store on Syracuse’s South Side could soon become the city fire department’s maintenance facility. The Syracuse Common Council approved a series of resolutions Monday authorizing an...
Terex, REV Group Announce Strategic Merger
Terex Corporation and REV Group announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to merge in a stock and cash transaction to form a leading specialty equipment manufacturer.
FD Uses Tactical Pumper as High Water Rescue Rig
The city wanted a more nimble vehicle to negotiate tight areas in town, as well as to access residents during flooding and high water.
Fire Truck Solutions, Performance Truck Repair Announce Strategic Partnership
Fire Truck Solutions and Performance Truck Repair announced a new strategic partnership to enhance sales and support of REV Fire Group’s E-ONE fire and emergency vehicles throughout Southern California.
Repair or Replace? Making the Call on Aging Apparatus
One of the most difficult and often debated decisions is whether to continue repairing aging fire apparatus or to invest in replacements.
EVT Talk
Chris Mc Loone sits down with Kevin Roberts to discuss the evolving landscape of emergency vehicle technician (EVT) training, the critical role of hands-on gatherings, and the cautious but practical integration of AI in education.
Never Not Working, FTTC Day 2
They are never not working. They are solving problems for techs back home no matter where they are.
Griffin: Do the Right Things the Right Way for the Right Reasons
Griffin challenged attendees to do the right things the right way for the right reasons and to always want to be the best.
2025 Fire Truck Training Conference Kicks Off
Besides the EVT test preparation classes, the conference features supplier-lead classes that focus on specific apparatus components, as well as more advanced classes, many of which are hands-on.
