A stopped train stopped emergency workers in their tracks in New Boston on Wednesday. The train was stopped for more than 20 minutes while firefighters from multiple agencies attempted to reach a burning home. The home in the Winding Creek neighborhood of New Boston was not occupied when the fire started and no one was injured at the time, but neighbors tell 7 Action News they are worried about next time.
- PUB DATE: 4/28/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXYZ-TV ABC Detroit

The Perth East Fire Department, Ontario, Canada, recently took delivery of a Rosenbauer Viper aerial built on a Commander 3000 chassis. 

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Roslyn Highlands Fire Company, Roslyn Heights, NY

Intelligent Pump Solution (IPS), Sold by Hendrickson Fire Equipment

CHASSIS

• Spartan Metro Star LFD 10” Raised Roof
• Seating Capacity: 6
• Cummins ISL 9 450-hp Engine
• Allison 3000 EVS Transmission
• Extreme Duty Interior
• Multiplexed Electrical System
• Occupant Advanced Protection System™
• Overhead HVAC
• Front: 21,500 lbs. Rear: 27,000 lbs.
• 21” Front Bumper Extension
• 179” Wheelbase

BODY

• Stainless Steel Body
• Rescue Style Body Configuration
• 2484 Cu. Ft. of Storage
• SCBA Smart Storage Compartments
• 100 Percent Payout Crosslays at Low Height w/Roll Out Tray
• Four 9,000 lb. Rated Pull Winch Receivers
• Weather Tight Coffin Compartments
• Cord Reel with FDR Rollers
• 2 Amkus Rescue Reels
• Increased maneuverability
• Two access ladders to dual walkways
• Will-Burt NS light tower with 4 whelen Pioneer lights
• Stokes and backboard storage over pump
• R-2 compartment equipped with secondary door for cribing
• Whelen LED Lighting Package
• Harrison 10.0-kW Generator w/AMKUS Super Simo unit
• Hose Storage capacity: 500’ of 2.5” with walkways on each side
• Pressure Amkus System located near pump controls

PUMP AND PLUMBING

• Compact pump design allows the operator a more safe and ergonomic work environment.
• Hale DSD 1,500-gpm Pump
• 500-Gallon Tank Capacity
• Enclosed pump controls
• Color-coded pump panel provides operator with organized working layout

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Fire crews are getting ready to move into the new Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue station in Ellensburg. Firefighters say the new fire station is six blocks within 40 percent of the fire department's calls for emergencies. It'll be used for about 30 career firefighters, 100 volunteers, six college residents and more.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2016 5:38:52 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

Fire crews are getting ready to move into the new Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue station in Ellensburg. Firefighters say the new fire station is six blocks within 40 percent of the fire department's calls for emergencies. It'll be used for about 30 career firefighters, 100 volunteers, six college residents and more.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2016 5:38:52 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima