DRACUT — Dracut’s newest fire truck is so much more than just shiny and red. The department announced on Saturday that firefighters underwent intensive training last week to prepare for the deployment ...

Firefighters can’t be selective in regard to their pursuit of proficiency in eight main skills based on whether they are assigned to a pumper, a ladder or another type of apparatus. Firefighters must ...

Saturday’s session focused on safety, with firefighters participating in both discussions and practical drills with ...

The Marion City Fire Department has acquired a new $1.76 million ladder truck, Ladder 25, replacing the 21-year-old Ladder 24. Ladder 25 boasts a 100-foot ladder, reaching the top of all buildings in ...

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - According to Nicole Shoemaker, a firefighter and driver with Killeen fire department that is training people how to operate an aerial ladder truck, there is more to operating ...

The group Training to Perform Under Pressure helped firefighters practice for real-life situations for free in Kalamazoo.

Volunteers gathered at Fire District 3 for Tuesday Night Drill Night, focusing on essential ladder skills. The training was led by Engine 23 and emphasized ladder carries and throws. Participants ...