Before the first line is stretched, Charlotte Fire engineers are already at work. Their responsibilities, apparatus placement, water supply, and pump operations, keep the fireground running smoothly. This month’s in-service training challenged drivers to navigate tight spaces, establish water, and make quick, precise moves under pressure, reinforcing the critical role they play in every response. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

NEW EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE OKCFD recently acquired a new fire apparatus. It is called the Mobile Ventilation Unit (MVU) and is essentially a VERY large fan mounted on a truck. This unit will be used to ventilate (remove smoke and toxic gases) large structures. Today, MVU was used for the first time in a live situation at a structure fire in the stockyards. It worked wonderfully! This equipment not only aids firefighters as they do their job, but it may also make it possible for owners and tenants to

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