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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Fire Apparatus Catches Fire at Victor (NY) Fire Hall

An electrical issue is believed to be the cause of a fire truck fire at the Victor Fire Department. Chief Sean McAdoo says around 12:13 a.m. Monday, a couple of firefighters that were working after hours noticed smoke coming from the garage of the fire house.
He says it was discovered that the pumper truck was on fire.

The fire was limited to one truck, mostly in the engine. Fire investigators believe an apparent electrical malfunction was to blame for the fire.

There was a lot of smoke in the garage and the fire took about 30 minutes to control.

Farmington Service, LLC helped to pull the truck out of the fire hall, preventing further damage. No damage was caused to the fire house or any other trucks.

Chief McAdoo says 27 volunteers from the department responded. Some had to be directed away from the scene to keep calm.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Firefighter Hurt When Car Hits Lincoln (NE) Fire Apparatus

A firefighter suffered minor injuries when a firetruck and car collided at a Lincoln intersection Sunday evening. Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Leo Benes said the car didn't stop for a light change and struck the passenger side door of the firetruck around 6:20 p.m., causing up to $6,000 in damage.
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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Car and Fannin County (TX) Fire Apparatus Collide, Killing Two

A car and a fire truck collided Sunday, killing two people and injuring another. Officials said it happened around 4:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 82 near Bonham. Authorities said 22-year-old Christopher Nelson of Austin, Ark. was driving a fire truck east on the highway when one of the front tires blew out.
Nelson lost control and went into the westbound lane.

A westbound car approaching the fire truck then veered into the ditch, where both vehicles collided.

Officials said Jose and Ana Chavez of Reno, Texas died on scene.

A passenger in the fire truck was taken to Texoma Medical Center.

Troopers said Nelson had just purchased the fire truck from the North Shore VFD. Officers said Nelson was driving it back to Arkansas at the time of the crash.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Fire Service Industry News: Waterway Cooperative LLC Growing to Central Florida

Waterway

Waterway Cooperative LLC, a premier fire hose and ground ladder testing company in the United States, operates in numerous locations, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, and New Mexico. Now they are growing again.

Last year, service began being offered in Virginia and West Virginia. This year, they are proud to announce that a new cooperative will begin serving central Florida! Waterway is the only ISO-9001 Quality Management certified company in the United States operating in its field, ensuring the highest standards of performance.

With its unique cooperative system, a fire department or municipality can be assured that the annually required NFPA tests are carried out by a local owner/operator and crew of experienced professionals. They also pioneered 24/7 on-line test records, saving fire departments the trouble of storing paper files.

In an effort to help fire departments painlessly comply with expanding NFPA standards, Waterway offers testing services such as hard suction, nozzle, appliance, system, and pump testing. While not all locations offer all these services, many co-ops do thereby providing fire departments with a one-stop-shop for multiple NFPA testing requirements.

Waterway Cooperative is always looking for new co-op owners to join their family. Any interested parties are encouraged to contact Dante Bongiorni at 888-999-5838 or dbongiorni@waterwayinc.com. They can also be reached at www.waterwayinc.com.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Coxreels 'Exhaust' Spring-Driven Reels Provide Necessary Ventilation for Any Application

Coxreels 300 series Exhaust

Coxreels 300 Series “Exhaust” hose reels are designed to enable the extraction of exhaust fumes directly from the source of their emission and maintain the safest workplace air quality. Coxreels exhaust reels conveniently store lengths of large diameter exhaust hose and mount to any wall, overhead, and floor position.

The heavy duty frame on Coxreels exhaust reels is built to provide strength, durability, and stability. The components of this reel are individually powder coated providing excellent resistance in any environment. These reels also feature a panel to easily access the main drum, where the internal ducting is included.

The 300 Series Exhaust reels are ideal for indoor vehicle exhaust removal, vehicle manufacturing facilities, automotive dealerships, fleet service centers, garage settings, and fire stations.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality, industrial grade hose, cord, and cable reels with leading industry innovation since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting each and every product made exclusively in the U.S.A.

For further information on the Coxreels® exhaust reel, contact Customer Service at (800) 269‐7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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