Two dozen horses died in an early morning blaze at Folly Farm in Simsbury Thursday, one of the deadliest barn fires nationally in recent years and a staggering blow to the family-owned farm. All 24 horses housed in the farm’s largest barn died of smoke inhalation, according to James Baldis, chief of Simsbury Volunteer Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hatford Courant

First responders across the United States now have access to FirstNet after all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C. opted into the network. AT&T announced that all first responders can now choose to use the lifesaving communications network. “This is a landmark day and monumental achievement for public safety – one that has been years in the making,” First Responder Network Authority Board Chair Sue Swenson said.
- PUB DATE: 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1.com

On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced their states will be the next two members of the First Responder Network Authority, known as FirstNet. That system, which is operated through a partnership with AT&T, is intended to deliver dependable wireless broadband internet connections to public safety community members.
- PUB DATE: 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

Grand River Fire District, Markesan, WI, wet-side tanker. 2005 Sterling two-door cab and chassis supplied by customer; Mercedes Benz 450-hp engine; Hale AP 500-gpm PTO pump; UPF Poly 3,500-gallon wet-side tank.

Grand River Fire District, Markesan, WI, wet-side tanker. 2005 Sterling two-door cab and chassis supplied by customer; Mercedes Benz 450-hp engine; Hale AP 500-gpm PTO pump; UPF Poly 3,500-gallon wet-side tank.