Firefighters in Seymour, MO, recently bought a ladder truck and a four-door rescue pumper for about $100,000, according to television station KY3.

The trucks join the fleet with the Southern Webster County Fire Protection District, the station reported.

Firefighters were able to make the purchase using taxpayer funds, but they did not have to increase taxes, according to fire officials.

It’s hoped the apparatus will lower the community’s ISO rating which is currently a 6/7, the television station reported.

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A rescue vehicle belonging to the Albuquerque (NM) Fire Rescue was taken while they were responding to an EMS call, according to a report broadcast by television station KRQE.

Police tracked down the vehicle and were able to stop it with spike strips, according to the television station report.

There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the occupant was caught fleeing the scene. She reportedly gave authorities false identification which is made it difficult to determine who she is, the TV station reported.

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Brunswick, ME, is scheduled to begin construction on a new $9.1 million fire station soon now that the contract to build the new facility has been signed, according to a report broadcasted on 13WGME.

The new fire station, which will replace a building that’s more than 100 years old, is expected to be completed in 15 months, according to the television report.

It is expected to have seven bays, bunk rooms, kitchenettes and offices, according to the report.

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The star of the movie, “Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix, hit a Los Angeles County Fire Department medical vehicle with his Tesla last week, according to the web site Wonderwall. There were no injuries.

According to the report, Phoenix misjudged a turn out of a parking garage and scraped against the unoccupied fire vehicle. Damage to the medical response vehicle was minor and damage to the Tesla was confined to the right front quarter panel.

Phoenix reportedly tracked down the on-call medical personnel and exchanged insurance information. He was not charged in connection with the mishap.

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