"Obviously, being Oshkosh, we are surrounded by water, so it's very important that we have the right equipment. They will help the people that we are rescuing, as well as keeping our firefighters safe," said Oshkosh Fire Dept. public information officer, John Holland.

The major expenditure will be nearly $6.4 million to relocate Fire Station 17 to 3321 Ernest Barrett Parkway and the anticipated purchase and relocation of Fire Station 12.

The new truck replaces a 20-year-old fire truck, keeping the two fire engines of the department in compliance with National Fire Protection Agency standards for fire equipment.

This truck cost nearly $450,000, and after it is fully equipped, the value will be closer to $600,000.  It is the only fire truck in Sumner County equipped with Advance Life Support equipment, which allows an advanced level of care as the fire department awaits responding ambulances.  The engine is also equipped with the “jaws of life” and responds first to all motor vehicle accidents, in addition to all fire calls. 

A fire engine and crew are being paid for by taxpayers to park outside the privately owned Nova House in Slough, Berkshire, after fire brigade and council inspections revealed multiple fire safety failings.

The watch — believed to be costing £2,000 a day — is being paid for by Slough borough council because of its concern about the risk of a catastrophic fire outbreak and inability of the private company that owns the tower block to fix the problems.

The new truck has a 107-foot ladder — the old fire truck had a 102-foot ladder — and is a pump-and-go truck, which means water can be pumping while the truck is moving, according to Amy Fox, spokeswoman for the City of Carbondale.

The $1.1 million fire truck arrived at the station on Tuesday, Oct. 10, when it was driven there by Carbondale Fire Chief Ted Lomax.