fire departments

Severe storms caused significant flooding in Goodlettsville overnight, leading to stranded vehicles and road closures. Local emergency departments and Public Works responded to flooded roadways, urging residents to avoid travel. Roads were closed until just before 1 a.m.

Multiple fire departments and law enforcement are responding to a structure fire at a church in Rosemount late Monday morning, according to police.

Four people were displaced after a house fire in Halfmoon, Saratoga County. Multiple fire departments responded to the incident.

Fire departments across the U.S. are replacing foam extinguishers containing cancer-linked 'forever chemicals.' More than a dozen states are working to collect, remove, and destroy the foam.

Anson County remains under a boil water advisory as the water system is flushed following a repaired water main break. Officials emphasize the need to boil water for safety and conserve water while pressure is restored, with the advisory expected to lift after water samples confirm safety.

Firetruck orders are backlogged across the U.S., causing delays and increased costs for taxpayers. Private equity consolidation has reduced manufacturers to three companies, driving up prices and risks for firefighters. Customization of fire trucks adds to delivery delays, while aging fleets force departments to seek faster stock truck alternatives.

A national firetruck shortage caused by a backlog of orders is leading to increased costs and delayed responses, with some fire departments waiting years for new trucks. Private equity consolidation has reduced manufacturers to three, driving up profit margins while firefighters use aging equipment. A Chicago fire highlighted the risks, where a 24-year-old truck failed during a fatal incident.

North Carolina’s mobile solar trailer, developed in partnership with the Department of Quality and the Footprint Project, provided self-sustaining power at the Bonnaroo music festival. The trailers, equipped with solar panels and batteries, were tested as temporary charging stations and later deployed to western North Carolina for community responders.

Maury County leaders voted to maintain the current property tax rate of $0.74 per $100 of assessed value, generating nearly $2 million for police and fire departments, a new fire truck, and city facility projects.