Bolivar (PA) Fire Department Puts Ladder 109 in Service

Ladder 109 was recently put in service by the volunteers of the Bolivar Fire Department, according to a report published by the Times Reporter.

The newly christened apparatus is a 2021 Pierce Ascendant quint with a 107-foot ladder with a price of $1,070,821, according to the report, that noted the price will be funded through a three-year levy

The new apparatus replaces a 1993 75-foot aerial that was sold a neighboring department as well as a 1998 engine that will likely be sold in the fall, according to the report.

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.