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Here are five game-changing technologies in fire apparatus that will have a major influence on firefighter safety, efficiency and operations for years to come.

Nobody can, or should, have more positive influence over the behaviors of a firefighter on the emergency scene than his or her tactical leader.

The Charlottesville (VA) Fire Department is opening a new fire station that uses innovative "green" technologies to minimize its carbon footprint and save money in operational costs.

While not as popular as in Europe, swap-body modular apparatus have a definite place in the U.S. fire service

Solar-capturing technology has made it easier to keep fire truck and ambulances fully charged without leaving them running, and saves money.

There are a couple of realities for fire departments when it comes to vehicles and equipment for emergency responses: fiscal resources are tight and vehicles have to be able to multi-task. Related Article: Size matters: Smaller apparatus provide function and economy Related content sponsored by: One option could be swap-body or roll-off fire apparatus. Another might be a concept used in European fire services: modular compartmentation.

State and local government agencies spend more than $10 billion a year on energy to provide public services and meet constituents' needs — putting a strain on taxpayers and budget decision makers facing shrinking budgets. Here are five tools to increase energy efficiency at a firehouse to cut energy consumption and reduce operational overhead for big savings.

Here are several tools for firefighters working the already perilous 2014 wildfire season.

Follow these steps to keep your reserve fire apparatus more ready for duty and more appealing to the firefighters using them.

Drafting from static water supplies is a different animal than pulling water from a municipal source; here's how to get the most from your rig.