TROY, N.Y. — In two weeks, a new ladder truck will join the Troy Fire Department’s lineup. Ordered two years ago, the truck cost just north of $1.2 million and fills a gap left by the department ...

The use of portable ladders at the scene of a fire can make significant difference in the overall operation – if they are deployed properly. Portable ladders are an essential tool for ensuring safety ...

Firehouses are microcosms of society: diverse groups of people from different backgrounds come together under one roof with a shared mission to protect and serve their communities. The fire service is ...

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 ...

The Georgetown Fire Department announced the addition of a new 100 foot mid-mount ladder truck and two new engines to their equipment.