Why is a fire truck not called a water truck? Is there truly a difference between these two life-saving emergency vehicles?

The Columbus Division of Fire is facing a critical fire truck shortage after years of inadequate funding accompanied by price hikes and long wait times for new vehicles, the city's firefighters ...

It was quickly determined that Erin Fire’s 75-foot ladder would not be high enough to reach the suspended riders, so a 100-foot tower truck was brought in by Montgomery County Fire. After ...