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Posted: Feb 19, 2019

Lakeland (MI) to Replace Fire Apparatus

“The truck now doesn’t hold all we need. Sometimes we have to take some equipment off and replace it for a particular call,” Eric Jepson said. (The new truck) will carry everything we need. It will be larger than our current truck.”  

The used truck has a compartment in the back to haul people as an ambulance. Jepson said with LifeCare handling ambulance transportation “we don’t need that.”

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Posted: Feb 19, 2019

Franklin (NJ) Unveils New Fire Apparatus

Assistant Chief Khyle Conklin opened the bay door and drove out the retired truck, creating the new parking space for the new truck. At that point, the crowd began to make their way outside as the excitement and anticipation began to build. Approximately 15 minutes later, the truck could be seen on Rt 23. The driver made a left turn onto Buckwheat Road and turned on the Alarm Siren. Everyone grabbed their cell phone to take video and pictures.  A company called Sutphen built and delivered the truck from Lake Ariel, Pa. Although the trucks take approximately a year to build, they typically last 20-25 years. Fire Department members said trucks normally last about 20 years and to stay compliant with regulations and be ready to protect Franklin now and in the future, it was time for a new truck. 
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Posted: Feb 19, 2019

Snohomish County firefighters creatively take on the snow

As our region has been threatened with back to back snow storms, the efforts to keep our area accessible has proven to be challenging. Many residents in Snohomish County have seen 18 or more inches of snow over the last week. That amount of snow not only creates hazardous road conditions and additional dangers for citizens, but it has challenged how crews have responded to emergencies.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2019 1:05:58 PM - SOURCE: Woodinville Weekly/Northlake News/Valley View
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Posted: Feb 19, 2019

San Juan Island firefighters climb for Leukemia and Lymphoma awareness

On Saturday, Feb. 23, at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters will be out in front of the store raising funds for the 2019 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Stairclimb. The firefighters are dedicating their fundraising climb in honor of former San Juan Island Fire District 3 Commissioner John Jensen, who successfully battled multiple myeloma last year.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2019 1:05:22 PM - SOURCE: Journal of the San Juans
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Posted: Feb 19, 2019

E-ONE Announces Five-Year Contract with Chicago (IL)

OCALA, FL—E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced a five-year contract between the City of Chicago and E-ONE’s authorized dealer Fire Service, Inc., to provide multiple E-ONE apparatus including pumpers, aerials, and platforms.

The City of Chicago has 98 fire stations citywide and it has more than 140 apparatus in service today. This contract will enable the city to replace dated fire apparatus and continue its best in class fire suppression and emergency demands for over 2.7 million citizens. 

The contract allowed the city to examine a dealership and OEM who could manufacturer fire trucks and equipment needed to complement the city with all current NFPA codes and standards in the fire industry and to service the units as needed in the future. 

“This important contract is replacing an aging fleet and equipment and we look forward to working together with the City of Chicago,” said Shawn Junker, Principal of Fire Service, Inc.

Jay Johnson, vice president and general manager of E-ONE, stated, “We are excited to serve the City of Chicago as its apparatus provider. Fire Service, Inc., is an outstanding dealer partner and we have full confidence in its ability to service and support the City of Chicago.” 

Fire Service Inc. of Saint John, Indiana; Naperville, Illinois; and Indianapolis, Indiana, is a complete source for fire apparatus, new and used fire trucks and ambulances, fire equipment, and fire apparel and gear. Learn more at www.fireserviceinc.com.

For more information, visit www.e-one-com.

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