Wilmington Fire Department celebrated the arrival of a new engine at a “roll-in” ceremony, reports WWAY 3.

The newly equipped truck is worth $639,000. Engine 3 will be housed in Station 3 located off Cinema Drive. The engine contains a more efficient pump, front suspension, diesel engine, electrical system, generator, LED light and siren package, and front and side air bars.

 

Museum of East Alamaba is celebrating 30 years and now features a hands-on fire station exhibit, reports Opelika-Auburn News.

Designed to resemble what a fire station of the time looked like, the exhibit is equipped with an actual 1959 fire truck and a firemen’s pole brought in from an old fire station. The exhibit also is a favorite of museum board president, Jim Hardin.

Structural issues are forcing a Pittsburgh fire station to temporarily close, reports WPXI 11.

All Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire personnel housed at Fire Station 8, along with three fire trucks, will be moved to different stations. A truck will be added to one of the locations to make sure the transition goes smoothly.

Fire officials haven't said when the work will be complete. 

Retired San Jose Fire Capt. Sam Seibert celebrated his 100th birthday at San Jose Fire Museum, reports The Mercury News.

John McMillan, president of the museum, said that Seibert has been the museum’s biggest donor, contributing more than $300,000 over the years.

He also donated an 1810 Hand Pumper that Seibert bought on the East Coast, as well as other vehicles and his original uniform from the 1950s.

McMillan said he hopes to get the museum fully open to the public at least a couple of days a week this fall.

The Mississippi Development Authority helped the fire department secure the more than $200,000 fire truck, reports WCBI.

Fire Chief Terry Tucker said the new truck features data technology to better equip crews.

With the addition of the new truck in nearly two decades, the Okolona Fire Department now has a total of three trucks and an fire engine in its fleet.