According to a report from KXII, Denison (TX) Fire Rescue (DFR) placed into active service its new Ladder 63 for the first time on Wednesday, and the DFR expects it to play a crucial role in emergency response within the town.

DFR Chief Gregg Loyd said the truck is fully remote controlled, meaning they can control it from the ground or platform.

DFR announced that it had received the Ladder 63 last month.

The previous DFR ladder truck’s ladder was 75 feet long and staffed on demand. This new E-1 ladder truck is equipped with a 100-foot ladder and will be staffed 24/7.

Most of the buildings in the downtown area are two stories high; if a fire breaks out and there’s no ladder truck, they’d be difficult to save.

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• 65 (18%) have submitted projects for reimbursement 

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• Additional $1.5 million worth of projects currently pending in review. 

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Georgetown fire engine hit at crash scene on I-35

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment

GEORGETOWN, Texas – KXXV reports that a Georgetown fire engine was struck while on the scene of a crash on I-35 Tuesday evening.

In a Facebook post the Georgetown Fire Department stated that firefighters responded to a crash on I-35 at 9:47 p.m.

Engine 2 was positioned to block the scene while crews worked. Shortly after, Engine 2 was struck by a pickup truck.

No first responders or patients were injured.

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New ladder truck will carry all of the department’s extrication tools

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Staff

GREENVILLE, North Carolina – WNCT reports that the Greenville fire department unveiled a new fire truck that is expected to go into service in approximately six months.

Greenville Fire/Rescue officials are spending several days training firefighters on operating the new tractor-drawn aerial.

Fire Chief Eric Griffin said the truck can carry all of the department’s extrication tools. That will keep crews from switching to different trucks, depending on the type of call.

.@GreenvilleFR drivers train on the department's new tiller truck. The 107 ft-long truck is capable of reaching much higher structures with its extending ladder, yet remains highly maneuverable thanks to its rear steering.

📸: Aaron Hines / City of Greenville, NC pic.twitter.com/3QLNIINQA4

— Greenville Fire/Rescue (@GreenvilleFR) January 19, 2021