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TrendsIs Roadside Assistance Worth It in 2024?A roadside assistance service could be the difference between disaster and inconvenience. by Erik Sherman Published on May 18, 2024 9:38 am
TrendsCan You Buy a Used Fire Truck as a Personal Vehicle?You can buy a fire truck. But there are considerations before you pick the right rig. by Erik Sherman Published on May 10, 2024 10:33 am
TrendsCan Fire Trucks Push Cars Out of the Way to Reach a Burning Home?Fire engines, trucks, and quints have important work to do that could conceivably require pushing a car out of the way. by Erik Sherman Published on May 7, 2024 3:34 pm
TrendsHow Much Water Does a Fire Engine Hold?Fire trucks, engines in particular, must have water on hand to fight fires without immediate hydrant access. by Erik Sherman Published on April 11, 2024 11:02 am
TrendsThe Water Capacity of a Fire Truck Drains Quicker Than You Might ThinkFire trucks like engines have onboard water capacities to fight fires. But engines run out of water really quickly. by Erik Sherman Published on April 8, 2024 5:39 pm
TrendsHow Much Training Does It Take to Drive an Ambulance?Driving an ambulance might take less specific training than you think. by Erik Sherman Published on April 8, 2024 9:46 am
TrendsDoes Car Insurance Cover a Car Fire?A car fire is a tragic and scary event. However, your insurance could help you out. by Erik Sherman Published on April 3, 2024 7:42 am
TrendsWhy Don’t You Ever See a Fire Truck at the Gas Station?You've likely never seen a fire truck filling up at the gas station in a city. There's a reason for that. by Erik Sherman Published on April 1, 2024 2:38 pm
NewsService Dog and Driver Rescued From Sinking CarFire and EMS crews don't typically get calls to rescue service dogs and drivers from partially sunken cars. This time, though, they did. by Erik Sherman Published on March 30, 2024 1:53 pm
TrendsCan You Drive an Ambulance as a Personal Vehicle?A used, decommissioned ambulance seems like a fun food truck or RV possibility. But it could be more problematic than it's worth. by Erik Sherman Published on March 28, 2024 3:13 pm
TrendsHow Do You Stop a Car With Brake Failure?Brake failure has the potential to kill if drivers panic or make poor decisions. by Erik Sherman Published on March 25, 2024 5:10 pm
TrendsSome Gen Z Adults Would Rather Uber Than DriveMany Generation Zers would rather use other mobility options than get a license and buy a car. by Erik Sherman Published on March 16, 2024 4:37 pm
TrendsHow Fast Can an Ambulance Go on Public Roads?Ambulances perform lifesaving trips on our nation's roads every day. But they're not as fast as you might think. by Erik Sherman Published on March 14, 2024 10:10 am
NewsFire Departments Are Fielding Mass Casualty Incident Vehicles to Save Lives From the UnthinkableFire departments across the country are fielding mass casualty incident vehicles with enough kit to care for over 100 patients. by Erik Sherman Published on March 12, 2024 8:45 am
TrendsHow Much Training Does It Take to Drive a Fire Truck?Driving a fire truck isn't just a matter of being comfortable with large trucks and vehicles. by Erik Sherman Published on March 6, 2024 2:09 pm
Trends5 Travel Tips for Handling Your Winter Vacation Drives SafelyDriving in the winter has a unique set of difficulties. However, if you observe these travel tips, your vacation travel will be that much simpler. by Erik Sherman Published on December 22, 2023 9:35 am
TrendsIn Colorado, 4×4 Rescues in the Rockies Are Dangerously Ramping UpThe increase in 4x4 rescues in the Rocky Mountains is causing a strain on rescue services, the funds to provide them, and taking away from actual emergency rescues. Here's what's going on. by Thom Taylor Published on December 1, 2023 12:21 am
TrendsYou Can Legally Speed In California If You Have ThisIt's never legal to break speed limits in California, unless you have one of these stickers. We'll tell you about it by Thom Taylor Published on April 2, 2023 9:26 am
TrendsIf You See a Car With a Green Light on Top, It Could Spell Big TroubleHave you ever seen green lights in your review? Probably not, but this is what it means if you ever do. by Peter Corn Published on April 2, 2023 7:32 am
TrendsWhen to Use (and Not Use) Your Car’s Hazard LightsNot sure when to use that little button with the triangle on it? Here is when you should and should not use your car's hazard lights. by Joe Santos Published on July 7, 2022 8:30 pm