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Montgomery (AL) Stops Traffic to Show Off Seven New Fire Trucks
The city of Montgomery (AL) stopped traffic Thursday afternoon, blocking Madison Avenue with the fire department's seven new fire trucks.
Elizabeth (NJ) Fire Department Orders Seven Custom Pierce Fire Apparatus
The new fire apparatus purchase is part of a fleet replacement initiative to both upgrade current vehicles and replace some out-of-service units.
Bartlesville (OK) Firefighters Begin Training on New $1.3M Tower-Ladder Truck
City of Bartlesville firefighters are training this week on the use of the fire department’s newly purchased tower-ladder truck, approved by voters in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election, the city said in a press release.
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Jamestown (ND) RFD to Replace Old Pumper Truck Due to Midwest AgEnergy Donation
Midwest AgEnergy donated $20,000 to the Jamestown Rural Fire Department November 17, and the funds will go toward a new fire truck.
Fire Apparatus Delivery: Just Be Patient
Who would have thought it, apparatus taking up to 30 months to be delivered and some aerials approaching $2 million?
New Bedford (MA) Accelerates Purchase of Fire Trucks to Lock in Lower Prices
It has been requested that the New Bedford (MA) City Council pay for purchasing and equipping two pumper trucks for the New Bedford Fire Department. The trucks would allow the city to retire older trucks in the fleet, the city said in a press release.
Charles County (MD) Volunteer Fire & EMS Seeks $1.6M Bond for Two Fire Trucks
Charles County (MD) Commissioners will hold a public hearing November 29 to consider issuing a $1.6 million bond for the volunteer fire department to buy two fire trucks.
Portland (ME) Adds Two New Engines and a Ladder Truck
All three new fire trucks are 2022 Pierce Enforcers with a 15- to 20-year life expectancy.
Fort Worth (TX) Fire Replacing Older Trucks, Buying New Firefighter Gear
The Fort Worth Fire Department is replacing 11 fire trucks and will add personal protective equipment to supplement a gear exchange program, according to a press release from FortWorthTexas.gov.
Marshall (MN) Councilors Vote to Buy $1.5 Million Aerial
Marshall councilors also voted to allow the department to apply for a federal grant that would help pay for the apparatus.
Vernon (CT) Fire Department Adds $1.1 Million Aerial to Fleet
The unit has many more features than the 1994 aerial it replaces.