Palo Alto Weekly

Fire engine returns to Mitchell Park as staffing debate rages on

Palo Alto Fire Department Station 4 by Mitchell Park in Palo Alto on July 23, 2021. Photo by Gennady Sheyner. For months, residents in Palo Alto’s southeastern quadrant have implored city leaders to ...
Los Angeles Times

Damaged engines didn’t affect Palisades firefight. But they point to a larger problem

After the Palisades fire ignited, top brass at the Los Angeles Fire Department were quick to say that they were hampered by broken fire engines and a lack of mechanics to fix them. If the roughly 40 ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Fire engine set to return to Mitchell Park area amid staffing concerns

Palo Alto Fire Department Station 4 by Mitchell Park is located at East Meadow Drive and Middlefield Road. Photo by Gennady Sheyner. Responding to community concerns, Palo Alto is preparing to bring a ...
The New York Times

Firefighters Condemn ‘Greed’ as Fire Engine Prices Soar

A bipartisan group in Congress has increased scrutiny of the fire engine industry. Firefighters complain that escalating prices and yearslong delays are straining public safety resources. By Mike ...
WFSB

Fire engine catches fire during holiday celebration

ESSEX, CT (WFSB) - A fire truck caught fire during a holiday celebration in Essex, firefighters reported. The Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 said that it happened on Saturday night during the Ivoryton ...