A St. Louis (MO) Fire Department apparatus was involved in a crash Wednesday, reports kmov.com.

The crash occurred in north St. Louis around 8:45 a.m. near North Kingshway Boulevard and Natural Bridge. Police officials say a sedan was also involved in the crash.

Paramedics are at the scene, but injury information hasn’t yet been released.

City Councilors in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, have voted to purchase a $2 million aerial to give the fire department capabilities to cover just about any scenario in the city, according to a report published by The Courier Press.

The newspaper reported the new aerial has been designed with more than 1,300 lines of specifications and will last for 30 years. The report added that the specifications were so extensive because the fire department didn’t want to go with a standard apparatus hoping to make it last as long as possible.

The apparatus will be equipped with a 100-foot mid-mount aerial platform with a 2,000 gallons per minute pump and an overall length of not more than 45 feet, the newspaper reported. The specifications also require the platform to be able to set on the ground within 60 feet or less to accommodate tight quarters, according to the newspaper.

Even though the department had a lot of specific requirements, firefighters found a 2020 aerial in stock that only needed a few minor modifications to meet the department’s needs, the paper stated, adding the truck will be ready for delivery within 60 days of the approval of the bid.

Councilors in Warren City, OH, approved a the purchase of a new fire truck on Wednesday and are hoping grant money will cover the cost, according to a report published by WFMJ 21.

The television station reported that city councilors would like to use American Rescue Plan funds to pay for the rescue engine with a price tag of $595,439, but they are not sure the expenditure is covered by the plan.

The new truck, if funding becomes available, will replace a 1992 model that was purchased new, the station reported, and will be equipped with extrication and water rescue equipment WFMJ reported.
The station reported the city already has the funds, but it doesn’t yet have the have the rules on how it may be spent.

Warren City officials have a goal of replacing three fire trucks soon as they said it was a matter of public safety to do so, the station reported.

Polaris Government and Defense continues to expand the vehicles, technology, training, support services and accessories available for fire and rescue agencies. In booth #5367 at FDIC International next week, this division of Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) is displaying a Polaris RANGER XP 1000 fire utility vehicle (UTV). Turn-key fire and rescue utility vehicles provided by Polaris Government and Defense can improve response time and extend reach without compromising mobility, budget or effectiveness.

“Every Fire Department should have a RANGER – it’s an absolute asset,” according to Pound Ridge Fire Department Assistant Chief Vincent Zafonte. While initially purchased for search and rescue operations, the versatility and flexibility of the vehicle has made it a go-to-option for several other jobs such as responding to power outages and storm damage calls throughout the community. Since its purchase, the Polaris RANGER has become one of the most used vehicles for the department, second only to the fire truck.

Polaris utility vehicles help improve response time and reach to locations – both urban and rural off-road – where cars, trucks or helicopters cannot operate. The Polaris RANGER was first introduced in 1998 and it has since become integral for fire and rescue departments across the country. And earlier this year, Polaris announced plans for an all-new full-size electric RANGER that will allow departments to incorporate more electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets without sacrificing utility, performance or durability. Polaris also provides a fully-equipped Pro XD fire and rescue utility vehicle providing expanded payload, increased durability, added safety features and diesel options for departments. Polaris UTVs are also a budget-friendly alternative to full-size vehicles because they are less expensive to purchase, operate and maintain.

Additionally, Polaris is the only UTV manufacturer that provides these turn-key fire and rescue utility vehicles direct from the company fully set up for immediate use and under full limited warranty from Polaris. Polaris also offers customers the capability to support and maintain their own fleet of vehicles through maintenance and operator training courses. Polaris also can be contracted directly to provide the on-site service for the vehicles in addition to regular service, maintenance and warranty work provided through the Polaris dealer network.

“It’s like the RANGER was made for fighting fires – the added fire and rescue response package is flawless,” said Chief Jason Lermont, a fifth-generation fire chief at Harbor Beach Area Fire Department. “I’m glad the vehicle is intuitive – being able to jump in the RANGER and go, knowing all the tools are in hand, is crucial for reducing response time. It’s also what drew us to selecting the Polaris RANGER.” The Harbor Beach Area Fire Department used public safety grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase the utility vehicle.

Polaris firefighting UTVs incorporate a professional system that is familiar, having been developed with years of firefig