The East Kingston (NH) Fire Department recently took delivery of an all new custom HME Ahrens-Fox rescue-pumper. This truck features the MFDxl-12 cab with raised roof for plenty of room as well as a large windshield for increased visibility. The pump house, powered by a Hale DSD rated at 1,750 gpm, is protected by vertical roll up doors for increased service life. The front bumper hose bin is covered by a diamond plate hard hose bin cover. The rig is powered by a Cummins ISL9 400-hp enging and Allison 3000EVS automatic transmission. Its APR T-tank has a 1,000-gallon capacity.

Salesman: Glenn Davis
Dealer: Lakes Region Fire Apparatus
Dealer Location: Barnstead, NH

Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Chief Luis Santiago announced his retirement Wednesday, a proclamation met with declarations of admiration from city leaders, including the head of the union that only three years ago slammed the chief with an overwhelming no-confidence vote. Chief Santiago said he expects to remain in the position until his retirement, effective Aug.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Toledo Blade

A fast-moving brush fire destroyed eight homes in the Utah tourist town of Moab, while more than 3,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming fled multiple wildfires scorching the drought-stricken U.S. West on Wednesday. The blaze in Moab, known for its dramatic red rocks, started in a wooded area Tuesday night and quickly spread to homes over less than a square mile, police Chief Jim Winder said.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokesman-Review

PHOTO - The UC Davis Fire Department has a new way to squeeze through campus crowds on its way to medical emergencies: a pint-sized ambulance. The six-wheeled, all-wheel-drive utility vehicle is roughly the size of a Mini Cooper but can carry EMTs and a patient on a full-sized cot through tight spaces or even off-road.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UCDavis.edu

A Humboldt volunteer firefighter has resigned after being accused of driving a fire engine drunk. Police say Jeffery Feaster was charged with operating while under the influence on June 6th. His resignation will go into effect immediately. Officers say he was responding to a 911 call when police on scene said he smelled like alcohol and was slurring his speech.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHO-TV NBC 13 Des Moines