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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

2017 Millville Fire Apparatus Show and Muster Photos from Millville (NJ)

More than 80 vintage fire trucks rolled into WheatonArts this weekend for the 37th annual Fire Apparatus Show and Muster in Millville, New Jersey. The grand display was a visual history of the evolution of fire and emergency apparatus.
There were hand pumpers and horse drawn apparatus, plus engines from historic manufacturers such as Ward LaFrance, Mack, International Hahn, Ford (Model T), GMC, Seagrave, Pierce and International Oren.

And amazing details like wooden ladders and wheel spokes, retro bullet-shaped lights, brass fittings, and hand cranks for both sirens and windows.

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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Cool Springs (NC) Completes New Fire Station

The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department has a new home. The new Station One on Mocksville Highway, nearly across the street from the old station, was officially completed on Saturday when the department moved its fire trucks. With 24,000 square feet of space, the $4 million building will give the department room to grow in the coming decades, Fire Chief Andy Webster said.
Construction on Cool Springs’ fire station began June 2016. The building has living space, added storage, a community room for rent, a gym and a full kitchen. Iredell EMS and Iredell Rescue Squad will both add emergency vehicles to the station in the coming months, and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office will use the building for its patrol deputies.
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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Proposed West Forsyth (GA) Fire Station to Include Sheriff's Precinct

For years, there has been discussion of a possible new fire station on Pittman Road, but it looks like the firefighters will have some company once it opens.
At a recent work session, Forsyth County commissioners voted 4-0, with the District 2 seat vacant, to approve plans for a new concept for the proposed Fire Station 11 with a west precinct for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, after hearing from Fire Chief Danny Bowman and Sheriff Ron Freeman.

About three acres of land were purchased for a new fire station about 10 years ago.

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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Ohio Task Force 1 Helps Remove Fire Apparatus from Collapsed Texas Station

Published: KATY, Texas (WDTN) - Ohio Task Force 1 has been busy since arriving in Texas to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey. The team posted several pictures of their assist with a fire department in Tivoli, Texas. Team members helped get a firetruck out of a collapsed fire station on Sunday.

Team members helped get a firetruck out of a collapsed fire station on Sunday.


Rescuers also helped firefighters look for a missing elderly man who was found safe.


The team assisted with 9 to 10 rescue operations overnight, according to Jeffrey Payne, the sponsoring chief for Task Force 1.


Payne says Ohio Task Force 1 is one of 28 FEMA USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) task forces located in the U.S.


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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Sutphen Corporation Announces New Dealer in Western U.S.

AMLIN, OH—Sutphen Corporation has announced that Boise Mobile Equipment (BME), of Boise, Idaho, is its official sales and service representative in California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

Zach Rudy, director of sales and marketing for the Sutphen Corporation, explains how Boise Mobile came to represent the company. “Sutphen was actively seeking a distribution partner with a strong sales and service presence in California and other western states,” he says. “After meeting with leadership from Boise Mobile, listening to their passion for the business, and spending time with them at the Sutphen facility, it was clear that this organization had all of the attributes we were looking for.” Rudy continues, “BME’s attention to detail in the products they build, their commitment to customer service, and their passion for what they do are just a few of the reasons we feel they are the right company to represent our company. We are extremely happy to welcome Boise Mobile Equipment to our team.”

“We are excited to add Boise Mobile Equipment to our growing dealer network,” says Clark Green, national sales manager for Sutphen Corporation. “BME’s established reputation within the fire industry and their commitment to providing exceptional sales and service support will help us strengthen our presence in this Western territory.”

Sutphen Corporation’s president, Drew Sutphen, shares, “The entire Sutphen team is excited to welcome Boise Mobile Equipment to our dealer network. BME will contribute to Sutphen’s mission to provide the safest, most reliable fire apparatus in the world, through their dedication to customer focus and service after the sale.”

Boise Mobile Equipment president, Chad Moffat, shares his view of the new venture. “We (BME) are excited to partner with Sutphen Corporation as part of their dealership program,” he says. “Sutphen Corporation offers a great opportunity for BME to expand their footprint in the fire industry with the addition of aerial lines, engines, and chassis platforms. BME is committed to building and providing the best fire apparatus for our customers, and partnering as a Sutphen dealer is a step in the right direction. BME will continue to expand our presence in the fire industry and manufacture custom fire apparatus with more functionality, safety, and durability. Purchasing a BME or Sutphen Fire Apparatus is a great investment for any fire department.”  

Boise Mobile Equipment has been in business since 1990 in Boise, Idaho. Today, BME is known as a premier manufacturer of Type 3, 4, and 6 wildland firefighting vehicles. In addition, its also manufactures a wide variety of command vehicles for the law enforcement and fire industries along with tenders and rescues. In addition to its facility in Boise, BME focuses on servicing its customers with service centers up and down the west coast and mobile technicians to service customers on site at their fire stations.

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio-based, privately held, family-owned business that manufactures the high-quality, heavy-duty, custom-built emergency response vehicles. The company's is headquartered in Ohio.

For more information, visit www.sutphen.com.

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