The City of Kent (OH) Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for a new pumper recently, the department said in a Facebook post.

The new engine, a Pierce, has a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump and a 1,000-gallon water tank.

“Thank you to the community, retirees and current firefighters for coming out and helping with the pushing new Engine 2 ceremony,” the department said. “It is a fire service tradition that stems from the pushing of steam engines back into the firehouse after detaching the horses.”

Specifications

Chassis	Velocity®
Body	Pumper
Actual Overall Height	9′ 9″
Engine	Cummins X12
Horsepower	500 hp
Front Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
Rear Suspension	Spring
Electrical System	Command Zone™
Foam System	Husky™ 3
Pump	Waterous Midship
Pump GPM	1500 gpm
Tank	Foam Water
Tank Size	1000 gallons

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Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the November 2025 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.

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In this episode of Moving Water, Chris Mc Loone, Andy Soccodato, and Bill Adkins discuss preventive maintenance on water delivery equipment. From manifold appliances and nozzles to intake valves and tanker dump valves, the conversation lays out practical advice for keeping your apparatus fully operational. Here are some insights.

Saccedato emphasizes how vital it is to “exercise” valves—both internal and external intake valves—by routinely opening and closing them. This simple step prevents them from freezing or sticking due to lack of use. Many departments allow reserve rigs or seldom-used units to sit without functioning these critical components, which leads to stubborn, unreliable valves on the next call.

Nozzles also deserve attention. Soccodato says, “Regular maintenance should involve cleaning nozzles in soapy water, exercising the bales, and lubricating moving parts at least monthly. For combination fog nozzles exposed on bumpers or tailboards, this upkeep prevents clogs from road grime or debris. Adkins adds that training on proper disassembly and reassembly is essential; improper handling can cause operational failures at critical moments.

For tanker crews, the maintenance spectrum extends to dump valves. They caution that, in modern rigs using pneumatic or electric systems to operate dump chutes, regular exercising of these systems is even more critical. Failure to keep these components operational can leave a tanker unable to offload vital water supply during an incident, significantly hampering scene operations.

One of the lesser-known tips shared on the podcast concerns “front flushing” your pump. Unlike the common practice of back flushing, front flushing involves capping off discharges and pre-connects, then opening the tank-to-pump valve and discharge valve along with the drain valve to force water through the drain tubes and valves.

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A pickup truck crashed head-on into a Warwick (RI) Fire Department ladder truck early Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, wpri.com reported.

Firefighters were responding to a separate crash on West Shore Road at Sandy Lane when the pickup truck and the ladder truck collided.

No firefighters were hurt and the pickup driver’s condition was unknown at the time of the report, the report said.

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PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025) — Williams Fire & Hazard Control, a global leader in industrial firefighting solutions, is proud to announce a new strategic distribution partnership with KASE Pumping Systems. In this new role, Williams will serve as the exclusive worldwide distributor of KASE’s advanced line of pumping systems within the fire protection and emergency response markets.

This strategic partnership expands Williams’ portfolio with the innovative KASE Otter and Otter Mini, along with additional KASE technologies designed to enhance firefighter safety, efficiency, and operational performance.

“Williams Fire & Hazard Control has a long tradition of bringing innovative solutions to emergency responders around the world,” said Lindsey Boren, Global Director of Sales & Marketing, Williams Fire & Hazard Control. “We’ve worked closely with KASE for several years, using their submersible units in our DependaPower® Submersible Pumps. This new partnership allows us to further expand that collaboration and deliver KASE’s proven solutions to a wider global audience.”

KASE Pumping Systems, recognized for its cutting-edge composite engineering and innovative product designs, shares Williams’ commitment to supporting firefighters and emergency crews with reliable, field-proven tools. Together, the two companies will provide a global platform to introduce KASE’s fluid products into critical operations where performance and trust matter most.

As part of this launch, Williams will showcase the Otter, Otter Mini, and other KASE solutions at two of the industry’s most prominent trade shows: FDIC International 2026 (Indianapolis, IN) and Interschutz 2026 (Hannover, Germany).

About Williams Fire & Hazard Control
Williams Fire & Hazard Control is a global leader in firefighting technology, manufacturing, training, and response services. With decades of proven expertise in industrial, municipal, and emergency response environments, Williams designs and manufactures advanced firefighting hardware and equipment, including the DependaPower® Submersible Pump, delivering innovative solutions trusted by responders worldwide.

About KASE Pumping Systems
KASE designs and manufactures high-performance composite fluid products for the fire protection and emergency response industries. Known for its material innovation and durability, KASE develops solutions that enhance operational safety and reliability for professionals worldwide.

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