Paul Feely
The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
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A child in critical condition being rushed to a hospital in an ambulance had to be transferred into another emergency vehicle after the ambulance they were in was hit by a car Monday morning in Durham, police said.

At 9:13 a.m., local police responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a McGregor Memorial EMS ambulance at the intersection of Madbury Road and Route 4.

According to Durham police, at the time of the crash the McGregor ambulance was transporting a critical pediatric patient from a separate medical aid call to an area hospital.

Ambulance crash

A child in critical condition being rushed to a hospital in an ambulance had to be transferred into another emergency vehicle after the ambulance they were in was hit by a car Monday morning in Durham, police said.

Durham Police said the ambulance, driven by John Hall, 25, of Lee, was traveling north on Madbury Road and crossing the Route 4 intersection, when it was hit in the left rear wheel by a Subaru driven by Greg Aguera, 62, of Makawao, Hawaii.

“At the time of the crash, the ambulance had emergency lights and sirens activated,” Durham Police said in a statement.

The child in the back of the ambulance was transferred to another McGregor ambulance for transport to the hospital.

The patient suffered no new injuries in the crash, police said, and no one else was injured in either vehicle.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information, recordings, or who witnessed the crash this crash, contact Durham Police Officer Chloe Scott, cscott@ci.durham.nh.us, or at 603-868-2324.

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Two firefighters with Central Surry (NC) Volunteer Fire Department were injured after a fire apparatus overturned Monday, wxii12.com reported.

The accident happened around 10 a.m. on Prison Camp Road as the crew was responding to a call, the report said.

Both firefighters were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the report. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

It’s not clear what caused the fire apparatus to overturn.

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South Metro Fire Rescue enhanced its dive rescue operations with the deployment of Dive 19, a Helie Freightliner rescue apparatus paired with a 21-foot Boston Whaler dive boat, the department said on social media recently.

This new unit replaces Dive 16, which will now serve in a logistics role to support department-wide operations. Dive 19 is now stationed at Station 19 off Wadsworth Boulevard, placing it directly across from Chatfield State Park and enabling faster response times during critical water emergencies.

Key highlights:

• Dual dive teams (Dive 31 and Dive 19) with shared personnel and coverage of both Chatfield and Cherry Creek Reservoirs
• Enhanced sonar and dive capabilities for quicker victim location
• Years of research, procurement, and training culminated in today’s readiness.
• Community-driven investment in safety, based on strong citizen feedback.
• Our dive teams undergo rigorous training and use best-in-class tools to respond quickly and effectively when seconds matter.

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at a dedication and open house Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the new Rumford (ME) fire station, according to a press release.

The new station is dedicated to Peter Chase, a former deputy fire chief and Town of Rumford selectman, who passed away in 2022. Members of the Chase family, including his wife Rhonda and his son, Auburn Fire Department Chief Bob Chase, were in attendance for the ceremony, which was held on the same day as Deputy Chief Chase’s birthday.

“This is a celebration of more than a modern facility for firefighters. As we dedicate this building to Peter Chase, we honor an inspiring life of service,” said Senator Collins during her remarks. “From deputy fire chief, to selectman, to his work on several town and county commissions, Peter devoted himself to his community. This is a wonderfully touching way to mark what would have been Peter’s 72nd birthday.”

“Rhonda, Bob, and all members of his wonderful family, please know that this new fire station is a fitting memorial to a remarkable example of the spirit of Maine,” she continued. “Bob, let me congratulate you for carrying on your father’s legacy in Auburn and for your recognition as Maine’s Fire Chief of the Year for 2024. That spirit lives on in the firefighters who selflessly put their lives on the line to protect our families, our homes, and our businesses.”

After touring the old station—which was constructed in 1923—in May of 2022, Senator Collins secured $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to support the construction of the new station in the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus appropriations package. The new station includes two additional bays and additional clearance for trucks, as well as a decontamination area, and sleeping space for the firefighters.

Senator Collins has long been an advocate for Maine’s firefighters and first responders. Through her role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, she secured more than $31 million in Congressionally Directed Spending through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process for projects across the state that will support local law enforcement, fire and rescue stations, and emergency response services.

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ACE is born from over a decade of development. Initially introduced in a nascent form at FDIC about ten years ago, the technology was ahead of its time. However, with changing dynamics and an increase in interest from various sectors, FRC decided to reintroduce ACE, believing the market is now more receptive to such advancements.

ACE is designed to augment the capabilities of firefighters. Acknowledging that many firefighters may feel uneasy about automation, the title “Advanced Control Environment” emphasizes better interaction rather than outright automation.

At its core, ACE is designed for accessibility. By transforming complex pump operations into manageable tasks, ACE equips new firefighters with a tool they can navigate easily, allowing them to focus on their critical roles during emergencies.

The ACE system automates several tasks that traditionally required constant manual adjustment. For instance, upon switching water sources during operations, ACE can intuitively manage the tank refilling process or regulate pump pressure, minimizing the risk of oversight that could occur in high-stress situations.

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