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An Elora (Ontario, Canada) firefighter suffered injuries but is in stable condition after a fire truck wound up on its side in a ditch on Tuesday morning, reports kitchener.ctvnews.ca.

The single-vehicle accident happened on Side Road 10 near Wellington Road 7 in Wellington County; crews were on scene responding to an alarm around 9:30 a.m., the report says.

Officials say one firefighter was trapped inside the truck and had to be airlifted to Hamilton General Hospital with non-life-threatening conditions—leg injuries and some cuts on his face.

Hard-packed snow is thought to be the cause, but the report notes that the OPP and Ministry of Labor will perform an investigation.

A search for a suspect(s) is underway after someone used a plow truck to break into the East Hampton (CT) Volunteer Fire Department’s Company #3 station.

“I Write to you today to ask for your help in identifying the person (or persons) that decided breaking into The East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department’s Company #3 station was a good idea,” a Facebook post reads.

“Overnight on 1/24/2022 someone used a plow truck to push in the overhead doors and gain access to our fire house. Luckily the only things we can determine that were taken was some tools and a toolbox, which if you knew us we would have gladly let some one borrow.

“What is of greater concern is the destruction of the overhead doors and building that rendered the door inoperable, this cost thousands of dollars to repair and and rendered the apparatus behind the broken door useless. Thankfully we did not have a call overnight requiring that apparatus to respond.

“If you live in the neighborhood, or if you were in the area and saw anything suspicious please contact the East Hampton Police Department, or call me direct 860-221-5505.

“We are back in full service and stand ready to serve as always, Thank you for your continued support.”

Greg Voelker

Chief East Hampton Vol FD

Danko—Doniphan County Rural Fire District #1, Wathena, KS, top-mount controls pumper. Freightliner M2 106 2-door cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; 3⁄16-inch aluminum body; Hale RSD 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Dealer: John House, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE.

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The Tyco LFII 4.9K Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler is intended for use in wet pipe residential sprinkler systems for one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes per NFPA 13D. It is also certified to NSF 372 and NSF 61 to ensure compatibility with safe drinking water and lead-free plumbing requirements.

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The Tyco Series LFII 4.9K Lead-Free for 13D Concealed Pendent Sprinkler is available in both ordinary 155°F (68°C) and intermediate 200°F (93°C) temperature configurations. The sprinkler and cover plate assembly allows for adjustment up to 3/4-inch, which provides additional flexibility with residential installations.

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