Franklin County Public Hospital District #1 pushed in a new ambulance and extrication rig Thursday, continuing a tradition that dates back to when firefighters had to push horse-drawn fire engines into fire stations. The district has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of these new vehicles, a crucial tool for covering more than 700 square miles in Franklin County, which is home to about 12,500 people. Lori Hayles, Commissioner for the Hospital District, says this new gear goes directly towards helping their rural community.

“We’re busier than ever. So having tools that are ready to go and reliable with the latest, greatest features makes a world of difference,” said Hayles. In addition to the new vehicles, the public hospital district also received new cutting-edge equipment, like autoloaders and defibrulators. Operations Chief Jason McGary says their old equipment wasn’t cutting it anymore. “Our ambulance is going to replace the 2007 International Ambulance that had over 100,000 miles on it,” said McGary. “Previous to our extrication rig, we had a 2005 F-350 that we were using. That vehicle had seen its end of life being over 20 years old.”

KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

The post Franklin County Public Hospital District #1 introduces new ambulances appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Warren's new video-drone program enables first responders to assess emergency scenes within minutes.

The post MI City Implements Full-Scale Drone Response Unit appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

The Carlyle (IL) FPD needed to replace a 1990 front-mount pumper and chose a Rosenbauer demo rescue-pumper that it was able to customize "a little bit".

The post District Selects Demo Rescue-Pumper appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

The previous headquarters building was constructed 85 years ago and received only minor remodels over the years.

The post Emporia (KS) FD Opens New Headquarters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

The East Springfield (OH) Fire Department will use the state funds to purchase new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The post OH Department Receives $50K State Grant for New PPE appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.