According to a report from Cayman Compass, a new Oshkosh Striker fire truck was delivered to Cayman Brac on Saturday aboard a barge and was received by Divisional Officer Witney Tatum and other firemen. The truck was the third Striker added to the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) fleet in 2020.

Sister Islands MPs Moses Kirkconnell and Juliana O’Connor-Connolly were on hand for the delivery.

The trucks are part of the ongoing modernization of fire-and-rescue vehicles and equipment for the CIFS and improve the safety of passengers and crew at Owen Roberts International Airport and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.

In December, the CIFS replaced and expanded its domestic firefighting fleet with seven new vehicles—three tankers and four rapid intervention vehicles.

The three tankers cost $632,734 each, while the four rapid intervention vehicles each cost $271,711. The old tankers were replaced after being in service from 13 to 15 years.

Another tanker will also be ordered for the Brac this year, according to a government statement issued in December.

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Fairhope firefighters pushed in a new engine during the dedication ceremony, reports GulfCoastNewsToday.com.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Today we placed Engine 1 into service by conducting a Wash Down/Push In Ceremony. This ceremony dates back the 1800’s when horses would pull the fire apparatus to the fires. When they returned to the fire stations the horses were unhooked and the firefighters washed the apparatus and then pushed it into the station ready for the next alarm. Today it’s a way for us to honor those firefighters that came before us. Among our special guests were Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan, and Council President Jack Burrell. Thank you and the City of Fairhope for your continued support. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend today. Thank you to our truck committee for designing a truck to meet the needs of the community. Thank you to E-One and Sunbelt Fire Apparatus for making this truck a reality.”

The new engine cost $517,000 and the fire department funded the purchase through a combination of city funding and community support.

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The Galen-Clyde Fire Department has made arrangements to house a pumper while under contract to provide fire protection services to Seneca County, reports Finger Lakes Times.

Galen-Clyde firefighters will also be stationed at the Petro location as much as possible.

Meanwhile, the future of the independent Magee Fire Department is uncertain. The department owns all of its equipment, apparatus, and gear, as well as the fire station.

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Gresham Fire & Emergency Services is seeking funds for a new fire truck, reports The Outlook.

Station 71 houses an active fire truck and one in reserve and now is the time to rotate out the reserve fire truck. National fire associations recommend a 15-year service life for trucks, with the final five operating in reserve. 

Gresham Fire is requesting a new Tiller truck that will provide better service along the city’s older, narrower streets, as well as within apartment and office complexes. 

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Gresham Fire needs new truck

Christopher KeizurMarch 09 2021City ponders funding options for $1.49 million truck as fire apparatus exceed safe lifespans. 

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Gresham Fire & Emergency Services is seeking funds for a new fire truck to replace an aging vehicle that poses safety and service concerns. 

Station 71, located next to Gresham City Hall, houses two fire trucks — one active and one in reserve. But the time has come to rotate out the reserve fire truck that has exceeded its recommended lifespan. National fire associations recommend a 15-year service life for trucks, with the final five operating in reserve. 

“Our fire apparatus are on the road 24 hours (a day), seven days a week and the reserve is well past its useable life,” said Gresham Fire Chief Mitch Snyder. 

Gresham Fire is requesting a new Tiller truck, the model most jurisdictions are turning toward. A Tiller truck has two drivers with separate steering wheels, allowing for enhanced maneuverability. That will provide better service along the city’s older, narrower streets, as well as within apartment and office complexes. 

Gresham City Council will need to figure out a way to fund the new fire truck, especially as the city continues to struggle out of a budget crisis. The city has been grappling with a $13.3 million funding gap through Fiscal Year 20/21.

 

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