The Unity Fire Department is still in need of a new ladder truck after its old one was destroyed in 2019, reports foxbangor.com.

FA reported that during an emergency call on July 4, 2019, the 1980 American LaFrance ladder truck blew a radiator hose, and repairs didn’t make fiscal sense. The department bought it in 2009 from the Hamilton (MA) Fire Department for $5,000.

The town Tuesday voted to purchase a new ladder for the department, which is doing its part for the new fire truck via fundraising. It’s looking to chip in about $50,000 toward the new rig, $6,000 of which has come from recent fundraisers, the report says. To donate, visit https://tinyurl.com/c77f6hbk.

Earlier: Unity (ME) Fire Department Raising Money to Replace 1980 American LaFrance Ladder Truck

Officials say, after approval, they’re looking to purchase a fire truck located in Dixfield. Its total cost would be $1.2 million dollars; taxpayers will be responsible for the remainder.

The department has three used fire trucks up for sale, and one can be found here. 

The Cincinnati Fire Department says it anticipates taking delivery of a new fire truck and two new ambulances—apparatus totaling $1.1 million, reports wvxu.org.

Department officials say their budget is a mess, which has slowed station and apparatus replacement projects. Its fleet has some fire trucks that are more than 20 years old, the report notes—with one vehicle that’s even older than some crew members.

The purchase would be in addition to the regular budget, and the funds would come from via the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. City council is expected to approve the purchase in the coming weeks, according to the report.

Once ordered, a new fire truck can take up to 18 months for delivery.

Chief Wayne Greer of the East Burke Fire Brigade bought a new fire truck for the department and donated it for a dollar to honor his parents.

Henry and Virginia Greer were both founding members of the department, and dedicated their lives to serving the fire department. They instilled the same pride of service into their children, who have also served key roles on the department, the department said in a Facebook post.

The gift is a 1997 E-One Hurricane with a 750-gallon tank and a 1,750-GPM Hale Pump.

Once in service, Rescue 4 will be stationed in East Burke Village and will respond first due to all motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, carbon monoxide or propane emergencies, Mutual Aid RIT, and will also respond to Kingdom Trails calls, for additional manpower and tools.

Additionally it will serve as second due engine to structure fires in town.

Visit the East Burke Facebook page for more.

Danko—Scribner (NE) Fire & Rescue tanker. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; 2,500-gallon polypropylene water tank; Waterous 3030LE 400-gpm @ 15-psi portable pump with Kubota D902-EB 23-hp engine hydraulic folding tank carrier; 3,000-gallon folding tank; custom storage boxes under extended cab. Dealer: Jeff Horn, Danko Equipment, Fullerton, NE.

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