Amador Fire Protection District, Jackson, CA, MP3 pumper. Commander 4x4 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Rosenbauer Bronze 1,500-gpm PTO pump.
The side mirror of a Fayetteville School Bus was clipped by a passing Springdale Fire Truck Thursday morning, according to a district spokesperson.
No students were hurt in the incident. Â
The bus was taking children on a field trip to the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. The trip was delayed about 30 minutes while students were placed on another bus to continue their journey.
Teague Volunteer Fire Department added a new, large brush truck to its fleet thanks to a $198,000 Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The truck will carry 500 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam. The foam is a fire retardant that increases the effectiveness of water and can help to quickly extinguish a fire and limit damage. It is also equipped with front bumper spray nozzles that are controlled from inside the cab.
Teague Fire Chief Jody Bodine said the four-wheel drive will be a great benefit when trying to reach fires on ranchlands and during floods when high-water rescue may be needed.
