By Alan M. Petrillo

York (PA) Department of Fire/Rescue Services covers a five square mile area with a population of 44,000 residents in a city area that has some tight, narrow streets, as well as close alleys that need to be negotiated. The department was on schedule to replace an engine according to its 20-year plan, but an accident to a pumper caused the department to spec two engines at the same time. The winning bidder for the rigs was E-ONE.

Bill Sleeger, York’s chief, says the department’s protection area is a mix of residential and commercial structures. “We run three engines and one truck, with our engines being first response rigs with EMTs (emergency medical technicians) who respond to major Class 1 calls like severe traumas, cardiac calls, and shootings.”

Larry Daniels, E-ONE’s director of sales, says that the two pumpers are built on Typhoon chassis and medium cabs with seating for four firefighters, three in H.O. Bostrom SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) seats, and 304L stainless steel bodies and painted roll-up doors,  powered by 450-horsepower (hp) diesel engines, and Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmissions. He notes they have Waterous CSU 1,500-gallon per minute (gpm) pumps, and 780-gallon polypropylene water tanks.

Daniels says the pumpers each have two single-stack cross lays above the pump panel, four rear preconnects, and a

Voters participating in a Town Meeting in the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall approved close to $3 million in bonding for capital projects and equipment Monday, themonroesun.com reported.

The bond authorizations included $1,195,000 for fire apparatus and safety equipment, the report said.

The fire safety equipment breaks down this way, according to the report:

• $360,000 for a mini-pumper for the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. A city official said no special license is required for the smaller apparatus, allowing younger firefighters — age 18 to 20 — in the station to respond to calls immediately.
• $430,000 for the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department to refurbish Engine Rescue 302, converting it to a dual purpose truck. Kellogg said this will allow the fire company to reduce the size of its fleet by removing Rescue 320,  while improving efficiency and its response.
• $381,000 for life saving self-contained breathing apparatus and associated equipment and supplies to meet National Fire Protection Association standards.
• $24,000 for bond issuance costs.

The bonding was approved by a vote of 34 to 1, the report said.

WASHINGTON (February 28, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) announced that the Lawrence Fire Department will receive more than $800,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of FEMA’s Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. Lawrence will use the funding to replace outdated infrastructure, including a fire truck ladder and train, to ensure their safety standards are in line with the latest guidance from the National Fire Protection Association. Lawrence is one of the fast-growing and most diverse cities in Massachusetts, and this critical federal funding comes at a time when the fire department has experienced a growing need to expand and modernize its emergency services. 

“Firefighters deserve no less than state of the art resources that fully equip them to protect the health and safety of our families, friends, and neighbors in Massachusetts,” said Senator Markey. “These critical investments will help our firefighters climb the ladder of success. I am proud to have helped secure this funding for Lawrence, and I will continue to push for investments that alleviate the everyday struggle our firefighters experience as they work hard to keep our communities safe.”

“The brave men and women of the Lawrence Fire Department put themselves at risk every day to protect us, and it’s critical to ensure they have the resources they need to do their job in the safest way possible,” said Lawrence Mayor Brian A. DePeña. “I’m grateful that this grant will help the department make critical equipment updates that will have a lasting impact on the safety of our community. On behalf of the city of Lawrence, I look forward to continue working with our federal partners to ensure our fire department has the appropriate training, equipment, and resources they need to continue protecting our community.”

“I want to thank Senator Markey for his assistance in this process,” said Lawrence Fire Department Chief Brian Moriarty. “His support and the support of the Mayor go a long way in making the city safer with this equipment. Apparatus is a big part of firefighter safety and citizen safety. We can have faster response times, reduce time to get water on fires, and save lives. When we keep our apparatus up to today’s standards, we will have less down time for maintenance. This will be a great improvement in safety.”

Last April, Senator Markey sent a letter to FEMA supporting comprehensive funding for the Lawrence Fire Department to modernize its equipment and maintain up-to-date safety regulations. To date, Massachusetts fire departments have received more than $45 million in Fiscal Year 2021 funding through FEMA’s fire department assistance programs: Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grants.

Ladder Tower—Austin (TX) Fire Department 93-foot mid-mount platform. Spartan Gladiator LFD with 5-inch raised roof cab and chassis; Cummins X15 605-hp engine; Advanced Climate Control; 100,000-pound tinsel strength steel aerial; 229-square-foot platform work area; two “H”-style outriggers with a 16-foot outrigger spread. Dealer: Brian Cudaback, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Houston, TX.

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U.S. House Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-NJ) office issued the following press release Monday:

Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined Mayor Mark Gyorfy and the Township Committee last week for two events highlighting how federal funding is making a difference in the Morris Township community by upgrading the Collinsville-Tucker Park and purchasing a new ladder fire truck to service the Township. 

“Throughout my time in office, I have had many discussions with residents in Morris Township about the critical need for reconstruction and improvements to Collinsville-Tucker Park. With this Community Project funding, combined with additional American Rescue Plan funds previously committed to this park, we are making this project a reality. Last week, I gathered with the Collinsville Civic & Improvement League, local students, community members, the Mayor and Township Committee, and Senator Bucco to celebrate this milestone,” said Rep. Sherrill. 

“Our first responders worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic serving our communities. That’s why when we were drafting the American Rescue Plan, I put in place provisions that would help local governments maintain vital public services, even in the wake of revenue stress from COVID. This new ladder truck will help keep families safe. I want to thank Mayor Gyorfy and the Township Committee for their advocacy for their residents and their partnership in helping me bring back our tax dollars to serve our community,” continued Sherrill. 

“Congresswoman Sherrill’s efforts to bring millions in federal tax dollars back to Morris Township has not only provided us with a once-in-a-generation moment to revitalize the Collinsville Playground but has also allowed us to invest in our long-term emergency response needs through the purchase of a new quint ladder truck. Thanks to the funding secured through the American Rescue Plan and FY2023 Appropriations, we’ve been able to make long-term community investments without putting a substantial financial burden on our taxpayers,” said Morris Township Mayor Mark Gyorfy. 

As part of the 14 Community Projects the Congresswoman submitted on behalf of NJ-11 through the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2023 bill, federal funding is coming to Collinsville-Tucker Park for the needed reconstruction and improvements. This project is also receiving local funding through the American Rescue Plan. Local residents, advocates from the Collinsville Civic & Improvement League, the Mayor and Township Committee, Senator Bucco, and third and fourth graders from Unity Charter School gathered for this exciting announcement. Watch a recording of the event here. 

Rep. Sherrill also received a tour of the new ladder fire truck Morris Township was able to purchase with the direct state and local aid the township received from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP was a critical piece of legislation that brought direct pandemic relief to New Jersey families, s