A fire truck failure while returning from a call has shone a spotlight on the need for Warrenton, MO, Fire Protection District’s to replace some apparatus, according to a report broadcast by KMOV4 television station.

Serious financial constraints has made it difficult for the district to even consider replacing the department’s trio of aging trucks, the TV station reported.

Recently, a radiator hose clamp failed while a three-person crew was returning to the station after assisting on a medical call, KMOV4 reported. The truck had to be towed.

The department has two rescue trucks and one pumper and all are in need of frequent repairs, it was reported. Finances are so challenging, one fire station has been sold and another is on the market.

Voters have rejected tax increases to support the fire department five times in the past and a sixth attempt will be considered in April, the station reported. It’s hoped that an increase of $30 to $70 per year, per home owner, will raise $430,000 for the fire protection district.

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Firefighters in Pine Bluff, AR, are concerned about the lack of water pressure in the community’s water mains and how it may affect fire suppression in the event of a big fire, according to a report published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

The paper reported the fire chief has figured out a work around for the water pressure issue and is planning to call for more fire trucks to a fire scene, or summoning tankers to haul water.

Firefighters said that without ample water supply, aerial trucks might not function and building sprinkler systems might be compromised.

Water department officials are working on resolving the issues, the paper reported.

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Firefighters in Contra Costa County, CA, are showing support for those affected by cancer with a pink fire engine used to escort cancer patients to their first or last cancer treatments within the county, according to a report broadcast by ABC7Chicago.

The television station said Project Pink Wheels was launched in October 2020 by members of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County, Local 1230, according to the report.

The concept is to let members of the community know they’re not alone in their battles with cancer, the television station quoted fire officials.

The pink truck also doubles as a rolling memorial as cancer survivors and loved ones of past cancer fighters can sign their names and tributes on the fire truck, according to the report.

Although the color pink is known to represent breast cancer, Contra Costa’s Project Pink Wheels vehicle represents all cancers, the television station reported.

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VIDEO: Today marks 30 years since one of the worst high-rise fires in Philadelphia history. The deadly fire at One Meridian Plaza took place on February 23, 1991, across from City Hall, where the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton now stands. Firefighters David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell lost their lives battling that blaze.
- PUB DATE: 2/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia

VIDEO: Crews with the Shreveport Fire Department were called to put out a fire in the Highland neighborhood on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 23. The call came in just before 6 a.m. to the 400 block of Jordan Street. That’s in the same block of Woody’s Home for Veterans. The first crew to get on the scene arrived within three minutes.
- PUB DATE: 2/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAFB-TV CBS 9 Baton Rouge