The Davis (OK) Fire Department recently completed final inspection and took delivery of its first Sutphen apparatus, as well as its first custom pumper in more than 40 years.

Having purchased strictly commercial units since 1979, the new Sutphen apparatus will see work at every scene.

“Thank you, Davis Fire Department for your trust in Sutphen and your local dealer, Heartland Fire Trucks LLC,” Sutphen wrote on Facebook.

More information on Davis Fire Department’s new custom pumper can be found here.

A new ambulance has been added to the Rapid City (SD) Fire Department’s fleet with a traditional push-in ceremony held on Monday at Station 4, according to a report published by NewsCenter 1.

The new ambulance is not replacing any current vehicles but will be used to boost the community’s protection and firefighters capabilities allowing other vehicles with high mileage to go to a reserve status, according to the report.

Two vehicles owned by firefighters were damaged Saturday afternoon when an SUV crashed in front of the Warren Township (OH) Fire Department’s Station 2.

A third vehicle, owned by a “too close for comfort” woman visiting the fire station and which had been exited just seconds earlier, was also struck. All three vehicles were vacant at the time of the crash.

The driver—who doesn’t have an active license—was cited and transported to a hospital for minor injuries, but his identity has been withheld. The crash is being investigated by Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The accident happened at 1:38 p.m. when the motorist lost control of his vehicle as he drove west on West Market Street. He struck a parked pick-up truck, which pushed it into two other parked cars at the facility, which can be seen in the above video.

The fire station in Champaign (IL) was hit by several bullets late Saturday night (Oct. 9), according to a report published by television station WCIA.

According to the report, the incident was first notice by firefighters as they responded to a call between 5 and 6 o’clock and spotted a hole in the garage door window and, upon further investigation, they noticed several other bullet marks on the building.

The television station reported no one was hurt in the incident and the gunfire, although is a little unsettling to those who are sworn to protect and serve the community, it did not affect response times or services provided by the station.

An investigation is underway to determine who fired shots at the firehouse and why, according to WCIA.

Facing an increase in call volume and shortage of staff, the city of Spokane’s ambulance service will now be allowed to give patients a ride without a paramedic on board. The city amended its contract last week with American Medical Response, the private company that provides ambulance transportation to patients within city borders, to be able to respond to low-level calls without a paramedic.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2021 5:19:19 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review - Metered Site