The Marietta Fire Department welcomed its new tower truck Friday, Oct. 11, mariettatimes.com reported.

The 2024 Sutphen SPH100 ladder truck will replace an apparatus the department purchased new in 1994, the report said.

The truck cost $1.7 million and the department was able to lock in the price in 2021, according to the report. If it were ordered now, it would cost around $2 million to $2.5 million, the report said.

“Our new ladder truck has arrived at the Marietta Fire Department Station 1,” the city of Marietta, Ohio said in a Facebook post. “Our current Tower 1 will be in service for a few more days while the crews are trained on the new equipment. The previous truck has been in service for 30 years and served us well. Thanks to all who made this possible.”

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173rd Fighter Wing leadership and Kingsley Field Fire and Emergency Services personnel pose in front of their newly acquired P-19 Ultra High-Pressure vehicle at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, 173fw.ang.af.mil.com reported.

The P-19 UHP utilizes a forward mounted turret rated at 300 gallons per minute at 1,250 PSI allowing firefighters to remain on scene for five minutes.

“Excited to have a new crash truck,” Kingsley Field Fire Department said in a Facebook post. “Crash 6 is in service.

“It’s not every day the Fire Department receives a new tool for fighting fires. The 173rd Fighter Wing received a new Airfield Firefighting Vehicle that uses ultra high pressure to help extinguish fires. This new asset allows them to stay on scene for five minutes with full suppression with both foam and water at the ready. The act of pushing the vehicle into the station signifies it is ready to serve the local Klamath Community.”

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey (Oct. 8, 2024) – First & Safety Services proudly announces the successful completion of their 2024 New Jersey Road Rally; three micro-shows that brought together over 500 attendees and showcased more than 40 emergency response apparatus across Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. This year’s rally exemplified the company’s dedication to the fire service community so they can engage with the latest in apparatus design. Fire Safety Services is the exclusive New Jersey dealer for Pierce Manufacturing, Frontline Communications, BME Fire Trucks, Skeeter Emergency Vehicles, and Stonewell Bodies amongst other brands.

David Russell, President & Owner of First & Safety Services, stated, “Our New Jersey Road Rally is more than just a showcase of apparatus; it’s a testament to our commitment to the communities we serve. We are honored to bring together first responders, families, and municipalities to celebrate the vital role that these emergency vehicles play in our lives.”

The event featured stops at prominent firehouses, where attendees had the opportunity to engage with brand reps, F&SS sales reps, F&SS service management and certified technicians. Each stop was designed to focus on apparatus local to the area so that customers that are shopping for their next apparatus can experience capabilities firsthand. Departments had the chance to experience Pierce’s PACCAR engine via local driving routes and aerial operations.

“Seeing the turnout this year truly highlights the spirit of the fire service and where it is going today as far as how customers want to attend shows to experience the latest in the apparatus we help build,” Russell continued. “We’re grateful for the support of our partners and the enthusiasm of those who attended. The Road Rally would not have happened without the support of our loyal customers all over New Jersey especially Burlington Township Fire Department, Fairfield Fire Department and South Wall Fire & Rescue who were exemplary hosts from the first conversation to the clean up at the end of the night.”

As First & Safety Services continues to look ahead to future, the company remains committed to its mission of providing exceptional service and support to the New Jersey fire service and their

communities. The success of the Road Rally reaffirms the importance of continuous engagement and education across New Jersey.

For more information about First & Safety Services and upcoming events, please visit www.f-ss.com or contact sales@f-ss.com.

CUSTOMFIRE—Litchfield (MN) Fire Department pumper. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; Waterous CX 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator; Triple-Broke-Flange “Safety Edge” hosebed riser; Duo-Safety ground ladders. Dealer: Scott Lumby, CustomFIRE Apparatus, Osceola, WI.

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