A Spokane man, who set fire to St. Charles Parrish and School in 2021, will serve five years in federal prison for arson. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington said Rio A. Mirabal was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,981,859.07 for damages from the fire and will serve three years of supervised release following his release from prison.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2023 10:16:02 AM - SOURCE: KREM TV CBS 2 Spokane

Revere city leaders joined leaders of the Revere Fire Department in unveiling two brand new state-of-the-art fire trucks and a high-water rescue vehicle Tuesday, RevereJournal.com reported.

The two new E-One Typhoon pumpers, Engine 3 and Engine 5, which were purchased by the city for a price of $1.5 million, will be out in service later this week, the report said. These pumpers were designed for firefighting in our crowded urban environment.

The high-water rescue vehicle, which has the capability of motoring through water depths as high as four feet, is also ready for service, according to the report. A new flood-rescue trailer will be able to house four, flood-rescue boats. The vehicle will eventually be situated at the Point of Pines fire station.

A grant from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) was used in the purchase of the high-water rescue vehicle and the flood-rescue trailer, the report said.

APPLETON, WIS. (January 18, 2023) – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced Ghana Airports Company Limited has taken delivery of two Oshkosh® Airport Products Striker® 6×6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the region’s largest airfields, including Kumasi International Airport and Tamale International Airport, which serve over 600,000 travelers annually. Adding to a full Oshkosh Airport Products fleet, the new ARFF vehicles were delivered in 2022 and offer enhanced features and fleet continuity for ease of operation and efficiency.

“What makes the new Striker ARFF vehicles for Ghana Airports Company’s Kumasi and Tamale International Airports unique is the incredible water, foam, and dry chemical capacities,” said Salim Hawi, Vice President of international sales for Oshkosh Airport Products.

Features of Ghana’s Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles:

• Deutz 500 Kw (670 BHP) Tier 3 engine
• Water capacity: 12,500 liters (3,302 gallons)
• Foam capacity: 1,750 liters (460 gallons)
• Dry chemical capacity: 250 kg (550 pounds)
• Roof turret: High flow–minimum of 6,000 lpm (1,585 gpm) and low flow of 3,000 lpm (792 gpm)
• Bumper turret: Low flow rate of 2,365 lpm (625 gpm) and high flow of 4,731 lpm (1,250 gpm)

Hawi added, “We are confident the new apparatus will meet Ghana’s international airports’ performance expectations for many years to come. We look forward to continuing to build on the long-standing relationship to provide this dedicated team of emergency responders with dependable apparatus and dedicated training and service support.”

Ghana is a country in West Africa, situated on the coast of the Gulf of New Guinea. The Ghana Airports Company is comprised of six airports: Kotoka International Airport, Kumasi International Airport, Tamale International Airport, Sunyani Airport, Wa Airport, and Ho Airport. The company manages and maintains all airports and airfields in Ghana and is an implementing agency under the Ministry of Transport.

To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and Ghana International Airports’ new Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Airport Products
Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and superior performance and sol

Construction hasn’t begun on the Green Line LRT tunnel under downtown but the Calgary Fire Department is already preparing for future emergencies, cbc.ca reported.

In last November’s budget debate, city council approved $4.2 million for the fire department to acquire vehicles and equipment that its crews would need to tackle any incidents during Green Line construction, the report said.

Calgary has several existing LRT tunnels. But a fire official said none of them are as long or as deep underground as the downtown tunnel that’s planned for the Green Line, according to the report.

The two-kilometre long tunnel will run from Victoria Park to Eau Claire under the city’s downtown and feature four stations below the surface, the report said.

Fire crews must be ready not only for the construction phase but also any incidents once the LRT line is operational, a fire official said.

The fire department wants to acquire specialized equipment, including a road-rail vehicle. That’s a type of truck which has both rubber wheels and rail wheels so it can be used to carry firefighting equipment into a tunnel, the report said.

Crews will need to prepare in the event of any communications challenges underground. The department will invest in training so crews are ready to go underground in the event of any incidents, according to the report.

OCALA, FL – Jan. 18, 2023 – REV Fire Group, which includes REV GroupInc. manufacturers of E-ONE^®, KME^®, Ferrara^™, Spartan Fire Chassis^™, Spartan Emergency Response^®, Smeal^™, and Ladder Tower^™ fire apparatus brands, is proud to announce its all-electric Vector fire truck is one of four REV Fire pumpers that will be part of the firefighting fleet used at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) in 2023. The exclusive partnership is now in its second year.

The zero emission and zero greenhouse gas Vector fire apparatus aligns with Daytona International Speedway sustainability initiatives, including a project to plant more than 100 trees within view of the track’s grandstands in April 2022. Similar initiatives championed by NASCAR and its partners include a blended biofuel, in-venue recycling efforts, and the recycling of racing oils and race-used tires.

“We are excited to provide the all-electric Vector for our Florida neighbor, Daytona International Speedway, to protect its employees, NASCAR drivers and the many fans and spectators who attend “The Great American Race” and other events,” said Mike Virnig, Vice President of the REV Fire Group, which is headquartered in Ocala, Fla. “Vector also protects the environment, making this a perfect collaboration with DIS and NASCAR and their many green initiatives designed to reduce the track and sport’s carbon footprint and promote sustainability.”

With its 327 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of proven automotive-grade batteries, the Vectordelivers the longest electric pumping duration in the fire industry, accomplishing all driving and pumping tasks exclusively on electrically generated power. The design also features low battery cell placement, offering a safer, lower center of gravity for enhanced stability while operating at the Speedway.

Vector and the other REV Fire apparatus will be used at the Daytona 500, the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Coke Zero Sugar 400. 

This past December Daytona International Speedway hosted a two-day test session for the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class, new hybrid-powered race cars set to debut in the Rolex 24 At Daytona which kicks off the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Jan. 28-29.

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About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consume