Spartan Emergency Response—Mercedes (TX) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; ProPoly 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam system; TFT Hurricane deck gun. Dealer: David Perticca, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Houston, TX.

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The Bedford Fire Department has a new addition to its fleet, WSET.com reported.

Brush 1 is a 2022 Ford F550 crew cab built by Skeeter Brush Trucks and bought through Atlantic Emergency Solutions, the report said. This truck replaced a 2006 Ford F550 extended cab.

Many upgrades are included on this unit like a front-mounted turret, higher ground clearance, and more compartment space, according to the report.

This truck also provides two ground sweep nozzles used for field/grass fires, a 300-gallon water tank and a 30-gallon foam tank, and the ability to turn on the pump from the inside of the cab for a fast attack, the report said.

The Bayonne Equal Opportunity Foundation is purchasing a new $593,000 fire truck for the city, TapInto.net reported.

BEOF Executive Director Samantha Howard the money is being allocated out of Community Development Block Grants, noting that historically – going back about 45 years – CDBG funds were used for such a purpose, the report said.

The city council voted recently to accept the gift.

The fire truck is a Spartan Metro Star, which features a 94-inch wide cab that is configured with an extensive range of premium systems and components.

The Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department recently took delivery of its much-anticipated new frontline engine that features tablet control and other 21st century advances, AddisonIndependent.com reported.

Cornwall VFD will show off its new computer-controlled pumper truck at its open house noon-3 p.m. Saturday, October 22.

Everyone loves an apple and thanks to some local growers local firefighters are eating apples as part of a program called Apples for Firefighters. Alan Taylor of Taylor Ann Enterprises L.L.C. who is coordinating the program for a second year says the idea came from his son who was named Firefighter of the Year in 2020 with the East Valley Fire District.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2022 1:47:00 AM - SOURCE: KIT-AM 1280 Yakima