According to a report from The Springville Journal, the Springville (NY) Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) honored its longtime truck captain, Dennis Cobo, with a ride in the its new Engine 1, which replaces the department's old engine of the same name.

The SVFD wanted to honor Cobo, who was the truck captain on the old Engine 1 for more than 30 years, by giving him a ride in the new truck around the village, with SVFD members praising Cobo for everything he has done for the department during his many years of service.

A 42-year SVFD member, Cobo joined the department on September 1, 1978. In addition to his duties as truck captain, he has served in numerous other positions throughout his career, such as helping build the new Franklin Street station, serving on truck committees, and other influential aspects of the department. 

As the department moves forward with the new Engine 1, SVFD Chief Marc Gentner said the new truck will be a big help to the department, praising the Village of Springville for its efforts in securing the new truck. 

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According to a report from CBS3, a fire truck and car collided in West Philadelphia at around 9:15 a.m. on North 53rd Street and Haverford Avenue Friday morning.

At least one person was rescued from the car.

Officials say the fire truck was heading to a house fire at the time of the crash. There was no word yet on the cause of the accident.

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Thanks to a large donation from a resident upon his passing, the Mills, WY, Fire Department is transitioning to a combination fire department and making equipment and station upgrades to accommodate the new arrangement, according to a report published by Wyoming News Now.

The web site reported the community is constructing living quarters upstairs at the Mills Fire Department for the new career staff, according to the published report.

The donation and some grant money has also allowed the department to upgrade apparatus and equipment, the web site reported.

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