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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

No Luck: Shamrock (OK) Volunteer Fire Department Robbed of Nearly $5K Worth of Equipment

After two break-ins over the last two weeks, nearly $5,000 worth of equipment has been stolen from the Shamrock (OK) Volunteer Fire Department, reports newson6.com.

Officials say the thieves made off with winches, three leaf blowers, paint guns, and gas cans. The leaf blowers are essential when fighting brush fires, officials note, and the winches are desperately needed in case one of the trucks gets stuck.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Anchorage (AK) Fire Department Donates 1994 Freightliner Saulsbury to GlennRich (AK) Fire Rescue

The Anchorage (AK) Fire Department has donated its 1994 Freightliner Saulsbury fire engine to GlennRich (AK) Fire Rescue.

Officials say the apparatus is housed at the Silver Springs station.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Shocker: First All-Electric Fire Truck Stops in Howard County (MD)

The first all-electric fire truck in the states, the Rosenbauer RT, recently made a stop in Howard County (MD) on its way to Washington, D.C., reports Baltimore.CBSLocal.com.

The eco-friendly truck can run solely on battery power for two hours before a 6-cylinder clean diesel engine kicks on for a recharge. Officials add that the apparatus can raise up to about an 18-inch ground clearance and can drive through three feet of water.

In addition, passengers can launch a drone from the truck and have aerial photos sent directly to the driver’s seat. Its top speed is the same as traditional trucks—65mph—but the RT has a faster acceleration.

Officials say the RT will cost anywhere from $950,000 to $1.2 million, depending on its features.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Altus (OK) Air Force Base Holds Push-In Ceremony for New Truck

Airmen at the Altus (OK) Air Force Base’s fire department recently held a push-in ceremony for their new truck, reports aetc.af.mil.

Officials say the new truck can reach speeds up to 85 miles per hour and can hold up to 3,000 gallons of water.

Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Photo of the Day: April 29, 2021

Pierce—Rantoul (IL) Fire Department midmount Ascendant platform quint. Arrow XT cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 525-hp engine; 100-foot platform tower; Waterous S100 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon water tank; Harrison 6-kW generator. Dealer: Larry Graves, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL.

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