Panama City (FL) FD Shows Off New $1.5M Aerial Tower with First Push-In Ceremony
Tower 1 took a couple years to acquire. It cost $1.5 million and was purchased by the city with the fire assessment and general fund.
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Onondaga Hill (NY) FD Happy with Performance of Smeal 75-Foot Aerial Ladder Quint
Onondaga Hill Fire Department wanted to replace a rescue-pumper that was duplicating many of the functions of its medium duty rescue truck.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: June 28, 2024
Check out this Melrose (MA) Fire Department 100-foot Patriot tractor-drawn aerial by Seagrave.
Photo Gallery: Mount Prospect (IL) Battles Apartment Fire
Due to weather conditions and anticipated extended operations, command upgraded to a third alarm. Photos by Tim Olk.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: June 10, 2024
Check out this Michigan City (IN) Fire Department 100-foot rear-mount aerial platform quint by Pierce.
Marion County (OR) Fire District No. 1 Holds Push-In for Two New Apparatus
Heavy Brush 31, provided by the Oregon State Fire Marshal, will act as a wildland fire and urban fire vehicle.
$2M Secured for Dinuba (CA) FD for New Aerial Ladder Truck
The truck, which is currently being built, should be received in early 2025.
Owen Sound (Canada) Purchases Used 75-Foot Aerial Ladder for $100K
The vehicle will undergo a total factory refurbishment, The total cost of the project will not exceed $400,000.
Compartment Corner: Washingtonville (NY) Seagrave Marauder Aerial Ladder
The department hosted a “Wet-down” to announce the arrival of Ladder 579, its 2022 Seagrave Marauder 100-foot rear-mount aerial ladder.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: May 20, 2024
Check out this Onondaga Hill Fire Department, Syracuse, NY, 75-foot rear-mount aerial ladder quint by Smeal.
Tappan (NY) Fire District Goes to Seagrave for Its First Aerial
The department chose the 75-foot aerial ladder quint for its single rear axle and shorter wheelbase to negotiate narrow roads.
Brookhaven (NY) FD Stays with Pierce to Replace 20-Year-Old Quint
The Brookhaven Fire Department took the time to investigate and plan for this large purchase.