North Boston, NY (September 1, 2021) – Taking delivery of two identical Toyne PRV™ XL Pumpers, the North Boston Volunteer Fire Company (NBVFC) expands its apparatus fleet to six emergency vehicles. Engine 3 and Engine 4 are the latest Toyne fire trucks to go into service for this department since their very first Toyne Tailored Apparatus in 2006. After making the trip from Iowa to New York, these PRVs are ready to take the call.
This all-volunteer fire company has been serving the community of North Boston, New York, for nearly 120 years. These highly trained firefighters respond to a variety of different emergencies, protecting the town’s 2,500 residents. On average, they respond to 100 calls a year. NBVFC also provides mutual aid to the surrounding communities of Hamburg, Eden, Orchard Park, Colden, Concord, and North Collins.
The department’s twin PRV XL Pumpers are built with identical specifications. Toyne constructed the XL apparatus bodies from welded stainless steel. The department needed apparatus capable of carrying a wide range of equipment while providing highly capable pumping support. Designs called for customized roll-out shelving and slide-out toolboards. Engine 3 and 4 can each hold 8 SCBA bottles in special wheel well compartments, with additional custom SCBA storage located in the body.
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After Lamar (CO) Fire Department’s fire engine failed its annual pump certification recently, the city council held a last-minute meeting and decided to purchase a demonstrator pumper to replace it, according to a report published by The Prowers Journal.
The media outlet reported the councilors voted to spend $590,598 for a 2021 Pierce Enforcer demo engine which happens to be in Frederick, CO, and can be delivered in 30 to 45 days.
A lower price pumper with a price tag of $551,855 was also available, but would take up to 120 days for delivery and would require an additional $20,000 to install a foam system the firefighters need, according to the report.
The new engine will replace the city’s oldest structural firefighting apparatus which is 30 years old and past its retirement age, according to the report.
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The Campbell (WI) Fire Department received more than $130,000 in AFG money to upgrade its Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA), reports wxow.com.
The volunteer firefighters of the Campbell Fire Department submitted the AFG application with the hopes of saving the town money.
The grant only designates funds for this critical, survival equipment. For example, a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus allows firefighters access to oxygen while in buildings filled with smoke.
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The Immokalee (FL) Fire Control District recently took delivery of its new Pierce 107-foot ladder truck, part of the department’s new fleet.
Crews will train on the apparatus over the next few weeks, and it will go into service when the Station 32 opens.
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