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Posted: Nov 28, 2018

South Portland (ME) Assessing Damage to New Fire Apparatus

The Pierce-brand aerial ladder truck, which was placed into service only a couple of days before the Oct. 30 accident, was damaged when firefighters from the Cash Corner Station were testing the aerial and struck a power line on Skillin Street, sending an electrical current through the truck that damaged its complex electronics and sparked a fire on the front right tire.  

No one was injured and the tire fire was extinguished, but the truck has been placed out of service since the incident. The updated statement on Wednesday also outlined the process ahead for the city, which is insured by the Maine Municipal Association.

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Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Plans to Restore Old Carmel (IN) Fire Apparatus

Dufek worked out of this building when it acted as the department’s headquarters. So Dufek wanted to add a new display that once operated out of the building... the 1960s fire truck he spent much of his time in.  

For months, Dufek traced the truck from department to department, until learning it was last used at a small department in Kinniconick, Kentucky. The fire chief there remembered an old fire truck in a nearby salvage yard. The chief sent a picture to Dufek. The truck read "Kinniconick" all over it, with no mention of Carmel. Still, Dufek was convinced.

"I was 80% sure it was our truck, but I wasn't totally sure,” Dufek said.

Dufek then traveled to Kentucky to see the truck himself. When he opened up the door, the first thing he saw was that small metal "City of Carmel" tag.

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Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Charlton (MA) Girl Gets Special Ride in Fire Apparatus

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Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Panel recommends RFA for Marysville, District 12

A Regional Fire Authority is looking more likely. A committee that has been researching an RFA for about a year is recommending that the city and Snohomish County Fire District 12 form such a partnership. Because population growth and changing demands are impacting service, the city and fire district appointed the committee to explore whether an RFA could help meet increasing demands, enhance operational efficiencies and provide sustainable funding.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2018 1:02:56 PM - SOURCE: Arlington Times
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Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Fire at west Olympia auto repair shop causes $350,000 in damage, OFD says

A fire at a west Olympia auto repair shop started in a back storage area and spread to a rack of tires early Wednesday, according to Olympia Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the Firestone Complete Auto Care on Harrison Avenue Northwest near Kenyon Street Northwest shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday for a report of smoke in the area.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2018 9:55:49 AM - SOURCE: Olympian
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