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When a fire department is in need of elevated firefighting and rescue capabilities, it may consider an aerial fire truck.

But there is one critical component to consider: does the department require a water pump and tank on the apparatus?

This blog will compare aerial apparatus with a pump and tank versus an aerial apparatus with no pump and no tank to help fire departments understand the capabilities of each.

Aerial with No Pump and No Tank

An aerial apparatus with no pump and no tank is a very traditional type of emergency vehicle common to the Northeast and East Coast regions. Traditionally referred to as a ‘truck company,’ a no pump, no tank aerial has a large complement of ground ladders.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) typically classifies an aerial with no pump and no tank as an “Aerial Fire Apparatus” as outlined in Chapter 8: Aerial Fire Apparatus, stating, “The apparatus shall be equipped with an aerial ladder, elevating platform, or water tower that meets the requirements of Chapter 19 (Aerial Devices).”

A fire department may be interested in a no pump no tank aerial based on several key factors:

• Tight areas where the apparatus and aerial device cannot reach. In historical communities and congested urban areas, fire trucks and even aerial devices cannot access certain areas. In these cases, a truck with aerial rescue capabilities and a large number of ground ladders is essential. Ground ladders are critical in firefighting operations and a truck with a large complement of ladders is a great addition to an existing fleet of vehicles.
• High storage requirements. If a fire department finds itself in need of both an aerial device and high storage capabilities, it may choose a no pump, no tank apparatus.
• Fleet requirements. Each department fleet

On Tuesday, Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District No. 2 placed a new fire engine into service at Station 306, located at the base of Pilot Butte (425 NE 15^th Street), the department said in a media release. 

The community was invited to attend and participate in the traditional push-in celebration and ceremony.

Station 306 opened in 2019, but due to staffing limitations, the station has been staffed with only a medic unit and not a fire engine. Thanks to a partnership between the city of Bend, Rural Fire Protection District, and the community, Bend Fire & Rescue is now able to staff an engine at this fire station. 

“This is the first engine we have added to our operations to serve our community since the year 2000,” said Fire Chief Todd Riley. “We are excited to have an engine responding from the core of our city which

The Winston Creek Fire Station grand opening ceremony and the official swearing-in for the new Polk County Fire Rescue Chief will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.

The ceremony will be held at 1140 North Galloway Road in Lakeland (FL).

Pennsylvania State Police released a statement on Tuesday after a huge fire destroyed a popular tourist spot in Strasburg, Lancaster County. The Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn is a total loss with damage estimated in the millions of dollars. "On 1/10/23 at approximately 1149 hours, troopers from PSP Lancaster and Strasburg Fire Department responded to the Hershey Farms Restaurant and Inn located at 240 Hartman Bridge Rd.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WGAL-TV NBC 8 Lancaster

VIDEO: After several meetings between the city and firefighters, council appearances and even a protest, city officials finally have a pay plan for the fire department. After a final discussion Tuesday, city officials are addressing their concerns by implementing a pay matrix. Starting this month, all fire suppression employees will see a pay increase.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPLC-TV NBC/CW+ 7 Lake Charles