The Ronceverte (WV) Volunteer Fire Department recently put into service a new utility truck.

The department made a conscious effort to shop locally for utility truck 4007, which saved thousands of dollars.

“Our members bought a stock truck out of VA from a dealer that would work with us on price, went thru a local bank for financing, got a local business in town to do brush guard and winch, camper top was done in Roanoke, striping and decals came from another local business in town, and lighting package was done by a local business also,” the department writes on Facebook.

The city of Danbury (CT) is planning to hold its annual Light the Lights holiday celebration on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Danbury Library Plaza on Main Street.

The celebration, which will see Santa Claus arrive via fire truck, aims to light up downtown Danbury with holiday lights and decorations. A fire truck parade will ensue, and free cookies and hot chocolate will be provided.

More information on the event can be found here.

“There will be holiday music, entertainment and more – join us as we light up the city for the 2021 holiday season! We look forward to seeing you there!” Danbury writes on Facebook.

KME—Swannaona (NC) Fire Department pumper. Severe Service LFD cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Steertek suspension; Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Harrison 8 Max PTO/HYD 6-kW generator; Federal Signal camera system with 7-inch dual cameras; Will-Burt Night Scan light tower. Dealer: Camaron Marler, Safe Industries, Easley, SC.

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The Bicknell (IN) Fire Department has a new pumper, reports vincennespbs.org.

City officials say it’s the first fire apparatus purchased for the city since 2004, and it replaces a truck that was more than 20 years old.