Volunteer vs. Career Fire Department Equipment Needs: What’s Different? Every fire department shares the same mission: protect lives and property. But when it comes to equipment needs, volunteer fire departments and large career (municipal) departments often face very different realities. Budg …

Exploring the Varieties of Fire Hoses: A Comprehensive Guide Fire hoses are the backbone of firefighting operations—whether in urban structure fires, wildland firefighting, or rural emergency response. As the lifeline that delivers water where it’s needed most, hoses come in different ty …