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Posted: Jun 18, 2022

FDIC International 2022 Exhibitor Showcase: Silver Ships

Silver Ships recently delivered a custom fireboat to the Danbury Fire Department in Danbury, Connecticut. The 32-foot Explorer boat is optimally designed to embark on high speed operations in the waters around the city of Danbury, including Candlewood Lake and its attached waterways. Featuring twin Suzuki DF300B Duo Prop Outboards, the vessel reaches a top speed of 42 knots and is equipped with various hull design additions. For information about Silver Ships and our Fire Rescue vessels, contact us.

More: https://www.silverships.com/

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Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Stevens Point (WI) Fire Department Restoring Its 1916 Truck

The Stevens Point Fire Department is restoring its original fire truck from 1916.

Tracked down at a junkyard many moons ago, the vintage apparatus was up and running for a short period but has since been sitting in storage for the last five or so years, reports WSAW.

Officials say all the required parts should be in hand in the next couple of years, and they all agree it’s a terrific way to honor the department’s legacy.

Once the restoration is complete, it’ll be housed at Station 2.

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Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Sheldon (IA) Fire Company’s $1M Aerial Arriving Soon

FA reported last summer that the Sheldon Fire Company had ordered a $1,066,000 Spartan aerial ladder, and now city council says that the apparatus will be ready for delivery this month.

The apparatus will replace its predecessor, which was totaled when it hit a large maple tree branch in early 2021; the city got $180,000 in an insurance payment to help pay for the new aerial.

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The company has been using a leased truck, with insurance covering the cost of that lease up to $100,000, council says.

FA reported the city will purchase the 100-foot rear-mount aerial with a bond.

Sheldon recently posted progress on the apparatus’ work:

The entire council meeting, as well as past meetings, can be found here.

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Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Silver Cliff (WI) Fire Station, Two Trucks ‘Severely Damaged’ by Tornado

Silver Cliff sustained significant damage to its fire station and two fire trucks during Wednesday’s tornado—to the tune of $3 million-$5 million in damages, WBAY reports. Though damage assessment is still ongoing.

“Tonight, members Of Lakewood Fire were requested to assist our neighboring department in Silver Cliff,” the nearby town writes on Facebook. “Their station was severely damaged by a tornado tonight and fire trucks were also severely damaged.

“Homes were damaged also and trees down also. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Town of Silver Cliff Fire/Rescue and the community. We informed Silver Cliff that we would be part of their mutual aid until they can get up and running again.”

Town officials add that it could be a year before everything is back to normal, according to the report. In addition, all nine municipal buildings were damaged, with the public safety building being destroyed.

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Kannapolis (NC) Fire Station 4’s Roof Damaged During Storm

Kannapolis Fire Station 4, located on Stewart Avenue, was damaged during Thursday’s storm after a tree partially fell on its roof. No one was injured and no fire trucks were damaged, the city says on Facebook.

A station renovation project was in its early stages and will continue after the damage has been assessed.

The city says there has been no interruption in service, the Station 4 crews are still responding to calls.

“While City police and fire departments responded to a number of calls during the thunderstorm, there were no injuries and no major damage, to any other residences or structures in the City,” the post reads. “There are ongoing power outages reported in areas of Kannapolis.

“Please be careful when traveling as some traffic lights are still without power.”

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