Charlotte (NC) Adding Electric Fire Engine to Fleet

Charlotte Fire Department will add a REV Vector Electric Fire Truck to its fleet.

The department announced the purchase on Facebook Monday, praising the move toward electric, low-emission fire trucks.

The truck will eventually be housed in the department’s all-electric fire station, slated to open in 2024.

“The new truck will take Charlotte Fire firefighting to an extraordinary new level,” the department said in announcing the purchase.

Joplin (MO) Firefighter Hospitalized Following Medical Emergency at Training Exercise

A Joplin firefighter has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a medical emergency at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Chris Marella, Angie Biship, and Brandon Evans

Beyond the Headlines: Experience and Compassion

Hosts Chris Marella and Angie Bishop engage with Brandon Evans, a seasoned firefighter and advocate for mental health awareness within the fire service.