Engine is Designed to Navigate Bulb Outs and Protected Bike Lanes Yesterday afternoon, journalists and advocates were given a first look at Fire Engine 13, assigned to the station on the corner of Washington and Sansome in San Francisco's Financial District.
The new engine, one of eight that will be deployed in the city, is ten inches shorter than the old trucks it is replacing, and can make a u-turn in just 25 feet, explained Hayes-White. According to a release from Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s office, it was built to adapt to San Francisco’s evolving urban streetscape and Vision Zero goals. It also boasts a screen and cameras that give a 360-degree view to help look out for potential pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile conflicts. Deputy Chief Anthony Rivera demonstrated the screen to Streetsblog–it automatically changes view depending on whether the engine is in reverse, or has a left or right turn signal activated.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - In July 2010, due to budget cuts, Portland Fire and Rescue closed Southeast's Station 23. On Wednesday, after nearly 7 years, the station will reopen, Portland Fire and Rescue announced in a press release.
A preexisting Type-2 fire rescue vehicle and a 2-person crew will operate the station.
Portland Fire and Rescue said 1,333 incidents, including 105 confirmed fires, have happened in station 23’s previous zone. There were also 16 structure fires.
Commissioner Dan Saltzman said reopening the station will better serve Portlanders.
