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Posted: May 2, 2016

Elizabethtown (NC) Gets New Fire Apparatus

The Elizabethtown Fire Department is one step closer to obtaining its new engine. Members of the fire department travelled to Nesquehoning, Pa., Monday for a final inspection. "We were excited to see the finished product, and it has definitely met our expectations," said Fire Chief Nick West.
The truck, which will carry 1,000 gallons of water and pump up to 1,500 gallons per minute, will leave Pennsylvania next week headed for the dealer in Sumpter, S.C. There, it will go through a final preparation process that includes an additional pump test, small equipment installation, detailing, and servicing.
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Posted: May 2, 2016

Atlantic City Receives $450,000 Grant for Fire Apparatus

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $450,000 to the Atlantic City International Airport for the purchase of a new fire truck for the airport's fire department.
The funding was available through the administration's Airport Improvement Program. Eligible projects include those improvements related to enhancing airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns.

"From upgrading the terminal to acquiring a new life-saving emergency response vehicle, investments made now at ACY helps strengthens our appeal to attract additional passengers and air service to South Jersey," said U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2, chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee; in an release.

Over the years, LoBiondo has helped secure more than $55 million in funding for various projects at the Airport over the last decade.

"Congressman LoBiondo continues to deliver much needed funding, not only to ACY, but for its fire department which is responsible for critical aircraft rescue and firefighting," said Tim Kroll, Deputy Airport Director.

 

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Posted: May 2, 2016

Friendsville (MD) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident

According to reports to Somerset County 911, a fire truck from Friendsville, Maryland, responding to the fire was involved in an accident along Route 523 near the VFW. 


Fire crews from two counties battled a fire Monday morning in Confluence (PA) The business is owned by Pam Hartman.
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Posted: May 2, 2016

Suspects Crash into Fire Apparatus Responding to Call in Delaney Park (FL)

Two grand-theft suspects were arrested Monday after crashing into a fire truck in Delaney Park, officials said.
Witnesses told Channel 9 that the driver tried to go under a downed tree and crashed into the fire truck that was at the scene responding to a call about the fallen tree.

Police said a woman thought her home was being broken into, but it was the noise of a tree falling. Authorities said as an officer was leaving the home, he saw the car driving in the wrong direction and then drive under the tree, crashing into the fire truck.

"The tree across the way here had broken and a big limb had fallen across. The suspects were in a small car and were able to go under the tree," neighbor Toodie Francis said.

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Posted: May 2, 2016

Children escape just minutes before school bus erupts in flames in Pierce County

A group of special-needs school children was able to escape just minutes before their school bus erupted in flames Monday morning near the Pierce County town of Midland. The incident unfolded at about 9 a.m. Monday as the bus was heading down 84th Street near 67th Avenue East. The bus was carrying eight elementary school special-needs students when the driver smelled smoke coming from the front of the bus, stopped and safely evacuated all the kids off the bus.
- PUB DATE: 5/2/2016 10:48:28 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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