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Posted: Apr 20, 2017

New Brush Truck, Refurbished Tanker added to Muncy (PA) Township Fire Company

PENNSDALE - A new brush truck and a refurbished tanker have been acquired by the Muncy Township Volunteer Fire Company. Fire chief, Scott Oldweiler said the new truck replaced an old one from 1994. "The engine in 123 did not provide the purpose needed here," he said.
The truck was ordered through Aubrey Alexander dealership and is used mainly for fighting brush and forest fires. It came from the factory with the following options: a larger alternator, auxiliary switches, a utility box and four wheel drive.
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Posted: Apr 20, 2017

New Specialized Truck Expected to Improve Fire Department Response

ANDERSON - Firefighting is a dangerous profession. But when unexpected events occur at a fire or rescue incident, a firefighter's job can become a lot more perilous in a heartbeat if they are not trained properly to handle the new challenge.
The rescue truck is equipped with enough ladders to meet the requirements for the kind of building fires the department fights — residential houses. That change alone means the ladder truck may stay in service for 20 years instead of lasting for five or 10 years.
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Posted: Apr 20, 2017

Community Safety Boosted With Arrival of New Fire Appliances

The safety of communities across Scotland has been bolstered - thanks to a multi-million pound investment in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's front line. A total of four Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs) and a Turntable Ladder appliance (TTL) were unveiled today (Wednesday, April 19) with a spectacular convoy that set off from Edinburgh's George IV Bridge under a police escort .

A total of four Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs) and a Turntable Ladder appliance (TTL) were unveiled today (Wednesday, April 19) with a spectacular convoy that set off from Edinburgh’s George IV Bridge under a police escort.

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Posted: Apr 20, 2017

Turlock (CA) Fire Unveils Engines

The Turlock Fire Department will dedicate two fire engines, including one that toured the country demonstrating custom features designed by Turlock firefighters, at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Public Safety Center, Broadway and Olive Avenue. One will replace Turlock's lemon engine, the infamous Engine 32 that inspired Turlock Mayor Gary Soiseth to launch a campaign to give cities redress for vehicles that fail to perform.

The entirely new, Rosenbauer Engine 32 comes with an easy-access engine and a lifetime warranty for its extruded aluminum body. After the ceremony it will go back to the shop for final fittings before taking up its post at Station 2 in the industrial southwest part of town.


Read more here: http://www.modbee.com/news/local/turlock/article145625774.html#storylink=cpy
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Posted: Apr 20, 2017

Dallas Fire-Rescue facing its own 911 emergency

Dallas Fire-Rescue is facing its own 911 emergency. It's losing people faster than it can replace them. The 1,800 member department is stretched thin and overworked. “When I meet with them, and I meet with our members pretty regularly, they're tired,” said Fire Chief David Coatney. “They look worn out.
- PUB DATE: 4/20/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFAA-TV ABC 8 Dallas - Fort Worth
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