The Willows (CA) Fire Department will switch from safety yellow to traditional red for its apparatus, citing recognizability over visibility, with new engines to be red while old ones remain until decommissioned.

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PHOTOS: The City of Vancouver Fire Department honored firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, who died last week, with a procession Friday through the city to a funeral home in Camas. Frenz, 32, died Tuesday while off duty. No cause of death has been released. “This is an extremely difficult time for our department,” Vancouver Fire Chief John Drake said. “Jeremiah was a revered member of our VFD team who left us far too soon.”

Frenz worked for Vancouver Fire since 2020 after earlier service as a firefighter and paramedic in Oregon. He was a member of Truck 5 and was part of the regional Technical Rescue Team. The procession Friday that carried Frenz from the county coroner’s office to Brown’s Funeral Home in Camas included Truck 5, Engine 5 and a VFD chaplain. Also, several fire engines were positioned on overpasses along the route.

Riding in the procession were members of Frenz’s crew from Fire Station 5, where he served on the B shift. In a statement, the city said the procession “served as a visible expression of gratitude, respect and brotherhood for a firefighter and paramedic who dedicated his life to serving others. Jeremiah’s adventurous spirit, infectious smile and steadfast professionalism left a lasting impression on his fellow firefighters and the countless community members he served throughout his career.”

The Columbian -Metered Source

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Is apparatus replacement keeping pace with apparatus usage?

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A fire in an ambulance caused damage to the Brunswick County, government complex in Bolivia, NC. The ambulance was declared a total loss.

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The Stockton (CA) Fire Department reported the theft of essential firefighter protective equipment from Engine 6.

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