J.H. Ketcham Hose Company Inc., located in Dover Plains, New York, recently took delivery of this 2018 flatbed brush truck built by Alexis Fire Equipment Company. It is built on a Ford F-550 XL Super Cab 4x4 DRW chassis and features a Darley 2BE pump with 21-hp Kubota diesel engine, 300-gallon water tank, and 20-gallon foam tank.

More information is available at: https://www.alexisfire.com/listings/flatbed-brush-truck-sk863/

The Arrow XT cab and a short wheelbase keeps Lake Country (WI) Fire & Rescue’s truck compact to be able to easily maneuver the narrow driveways in Delafield, WI. This pumper features a 1,500-gpm PUC pump, 1,000-gallon water tank, and 30-gallon foam cell. A CTECH toolbox was placed inside one of the driver’s side compartments to allow the department to house various hose appliances and other pump tools. This unit has ladders, pike poles, and 750 feet of 5-inch hose stored in the rear and 3-inch LED flashing lights placed on all nonrol-lup doors for additional protection. The crew cab of this pumper features Setcom headsets for the officer, driver, crew, and dispatch to be able to communicate effectively. The cab also includes three forward facing EMS compartments for equipment. The pumper is powred by a 450-hp Cummins L9 engine.

More information is available at: https://www.piercemfg.com/customers/new-deliveries/lake-country-fire-and-rescue-pumper-32338.

Jefferson City (MO) Fire Department Chief Matthew Schofield and Firefighter Shane Engelhardt provide a walk-around introduction of the 109-foot Smart Viper ladder truck. Equipped with the Rosenbauer wireless radio remote system which allows deployment of all four outriggers.

City cops aren't the only ones who may get pink slips as a result of Paterson’s budget crisis. The tentative layoff plan crafted by Mayor Andre Sayegh's administration would terminate 89 city firefighters in addition to the 112 Paterson police officers whose jobs are in danger, union leaders said Wednesday.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NorthJersey.com

Morale in the workplace can go a long way. At one Maine fire department, it's helping them better help the community, even during a time when the impact of a firefighter shortage is felt at departments statewide. "Help wanted. Odd hours. Low pay. Sweet helmet." A sign outside the Lebanon Fire Department has captured the attention of hundreds on social media.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLBZ-TV NBC 2 Bangor