Queen Creek (AZ) Fire and Medical Department’s New Pumper Has Unique Feature

Queen Creek (AZ) Fire and Medical Department’s new pumper has a unique feature specific to the new apparatus, according to a report published by Queen Creek Sun Times.

A hose reel located at the back of the truck is pre-connected for quick deployment for wildland/urban interface fires, according to the report.

The new engine, which will be in service at Fire Station 2, was prepared for use this past week and the old engine was moved to reserve status, according to the report.

Vischer Ferry (NY) FD Opens Newly Renovated Firehouse, Christens New Heavy Rescue 

The firehouse opened to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The district also held a wet down of its new heavy rescue truck.

Wethersfield (CT) Firefighter Who Died Battling Berlin Brush Fire Was ‘Heroic,’ Gov. Says

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a Wethersfield firefighter who died fighting a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain.