An out-of-control blaze threatens everything in its path, but then roars a red fire truck into the scene, sirens screaming and water cannons ready. It’s more than just plastic pieces—this high-stakes ...

Des Moines is refreshing its fleet with some new fire and ladder trucks.

I dream of old trucks. Or rather, I dream around old trucks. You know the scene: a 1960s Ford stakebed or Freightliner ...