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Emergency Response

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A modern volunteer fire truck parked outside a rural Tennessee fire station, symbolizing community safety and updated rescue equipment.
Safety

Tennessee awards $1.35M in grants for new fire rescue equipment

Over two dozen volunteer fire departments across four Tennessee counties recently secured $1.

Ben Foster·July 18, 2026
Roswell firefighters in action, utilizing advanced equipment to train for a simulated electric vehicle fire, showcasing preparedness for new automotive hazards.
Tools & Equipment

Roswell firefighters train with new electric vehicle emergency equipment

An average electric vehicle fire requires 3,000-8,000 gallons of water to extinguish, a stark contrast to the 500-1,000 gallons needed for a conventional car fire, according to Fire Engineering Journa

Luis Ortega·June 29, 2026
Illinois firefighters proudly stand with newly acquired safety equipment, symbolizing the positive impact of state funding on emergency response.
Safety

Illinois fire districts receive $6 million in state equipment grants

Illinois fire departments requested over $8 million in state funding for small equipment this year, but only $6 million was awarded, leaving 282 applications unfunded.

Ben Foster·June 5, 2026
Bellona Fire Department firefighters utilizing the new AMKUS Rescue Systems' life-saving tool platform during a simulated complex extrication scenario.
Tools & Equipment

Bellona Fire Department becomes first in US with new acquisition

The Bellona Fire Department, a small local force, is the first in the United States to acquire AMKUS Rescue Systems' latest life-saving tool platform, according to Fingerlakesdailynews .

Kyle Brenner·May 29, 2026