CustomFIRE—Back Swamp Fire Department Richlands, NC, rescue. Kenworth T480 cab and chassis; Paccar PX-9 380-hp engine; 21-foot walk-around rescue body; Will-Burt Night Scan NS 6-20VRT 900 WHL light tower; Onan Protec 40-kW generator; top body storage pods; 6,000-psi cascade system; Space Saver containment system; pull-out tool boards and compartment trays. Dealer: Jim Bona, CustomFIRE, Osceola, WI.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Oct. 27, 2023
Fire Station Highlights
Eight Firefighters Injured in Fire Truck Rollover on Southern CA Freeway
The firefighters had just finished a 12-hour shift fighting the Airport fire, which has charred thousands of acres of wildland.
New Firefighting Equipment Unveiled Ahead of Fire Season in WV
The new equipment was revealed at Twin Falls Resort State Park in conjunction with the Division of Forestry’s bi-annual Fire School.