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Posted: Apr 3, 2017

Minivan Driver Killed After Ramming Into Fire Truck

A driver of a minivan died late Friday night when he rammed into the back of a fire truck on eastbound Highway 4 in Antioch, California Highway Patrol officers said. The 47-year-old Antioch man crashed into the truck at 11:55 p.m. on Highway 4 just west of Somerville Road.

This is the second time in recent months that a Contra Costa County fire truck protecting another fire crew has been hit by a speeding car.



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Posted: Apr 3, 2017

Nashville (TN) Fire Truck Involved in Wreck

Metro Police said a driver received minor injuries after a wreck involving a Nashville fire truck on Friday. It happened about 2:30 p.m. along Dickerson Pike South in Goodlettsville. Police said a male driver revived minor injuries. Three fire crew members were not injured. It's unclear at this time what caused the crash.

Police said a male driver revived minor injuries. Three fire crew members were not injured.



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Posted: Apr 3, 2017

Unimog Fire Engine That Served in the French Alps Is Available in the U.S.

If you collect unique vehicles or just like to look, this is an interesting find. File this under interesting one-off vehicles you could own. A 1987 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Doka U1300L with under 28,000 miles didn't sell in an online auction, according to the listing on Bring A Trailer.

The odometer reads 44,915 kilometers or about 27,908 miles. A 5.6-liter diesel six-cylinder motor has had recent service by the seller. The truck bed is 102 inches long and 91 inches wide.

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Posted: Apr 3, 2017

Ansonia Fire Department Bids Farewell to Old Engine 6

ANSONIA >> The fire department's trusty, old Engine 6 has rushed to the aid of some of the Valley's most devastating fires over the last two decades, including the massive 2001 blaze that burned the former Latex Foam factory to th

The 25-year-old Engine 6, which had seen its share of wear and tear, was retired in May 2016, but the fire truck has found a new life in Delaware.

According to Mayor David Cassetti, Engine 6 was recently sold to Clayton Fire Company 1, based in Delaware. Engine 6 fetched $22,000, which fire officials and Cassetti said is a significant resale price. The money will go into the city’s general fund.

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Posted: Apr 3, 2017

Dallas mayor rejects bill to rescue police and fire pension fund calling it a ‘massive taxpayer bailout'

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he cannot support a bill intended to rescue the failing Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund because in its current form it amounts to a massive taxpayer bailout. He announced his opposition one day before the bill was slated to be considered in front of the committee headed by State Rep.
- PUB DATE: 4/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFAA-TV ABC 8 Dallas - Fort Worth
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