Portland (ME) FD Takes Delivery of Two New Apparatus
The Portland Fire Department recently took delivery of a new 100-foot aerial tower and a 1,500-gpm pumper.
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Two PA Townships Receive $1M Each to Replace Fire Apparatus
Public safety projects in Bucks County have been awarded funding through the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program.
Casino Donates Nearly $1M to Amador (CA) FPD for New Ladder Truck
The ladder truck is crucial for protecting multi-story structures, such as hotels, apartments, and commercial buildings.
Springfield (MA) FD Adds Two New Apparatus to Fleet
The new apparatus include Truck 2, a Pierce mid-mount platform aerial, and a Rescue Squad, a Pierce Ascendant.
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Englewood (IL) Fire Station Has No Truck Amid Chicago FD Vehicle Shortage, Union Says
A large lot filled with city vehicles (ambulances, trucks, and fire apparatus) in need of repair takes up more than a city block on the South Side.
Hurricane Helene Response | Atlanta Hybrid Rigs | FTTC
A few thoughts on Hurricane Helene, the new Atlanta ladder tenders, and the Fire Truck Training Conference.
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Brenham (TX) Approves Nearly $4M for New Ladder Trucks
The urgency for getting the order in had been escalated when it was learned that a 7 percent cost increase would take effect Nov. 1.
Explaining the Decline of the Sterling (IL) FD Fleet
The department hopes repairs to its tower and engine will buy it and the city some time while they develop a plan to replace both vehicles.
Marietta (OH) FD Receives New $1.7M Ladder Truck
The 2024 Sutphen SPH100 ladder truck will replace an apparatus the department purchased new in 1994, the report said.
Sterling (IL) FD Apparatus Report Leaves City Council ‘Shocked’ and ‘Horrified’
Over the past four years, the department has spent more than $400,000 trying to fix several of its vehicles with severe operational issues.
Olive Branch (MS) FD Adds Three New Apparatus to Fleet
The Olive Branch Fire Department recently took delivery of three apparatus to add to its fleet of emergency response vehicles.
Eastpointe (MI) Fire and Rescue Donates Ladder Truck to Fire Academy
The 1998 Sutphen 100-foot aerial ladder truck was significantly upgraded recently and passed all inspections, including ladder testing.
New Bedford (MA) FD Takes Delivery of New Pierce 100-Foot TDA
The new Ladder 1 will be placed in service within the next few weeks following chassis and aerial training.
Huber Heights (OH) FD Pleased with Performance of Sutphen TDA Quint
Three-story apartment complexes on narrow streets with limited parking made the department take another look at the usefulness of a tiller.