A fast-moving brush fire destroyed a brush truck belonging to the Williston, SD, Rural Fire Department, according to KFYRTV television station.

The station reported wind shifted while firefighters fought a brush fire north of the community and flames engulfed brush truck Number 3, the station reported,

The truck was a total loss, but no firefighters were injured as they had evacuated before the fire over took the vehicle, the station reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Petzl, manufacturer of professional safety equipment for over 25 years, will release a new line of swivel pulleys. The SPIN line features three new pulleys, which only adds to the already robust offering of Petzl rescue equipment. All three pulleys, SPIN L1, L2 and L1D, are openable with one hand using a triple-action locking side plate, all while attached to an anchor. A red indicator informs the user when the side plate is unlocked, and a smooth swivel assists in correctly orienting the load. All three pulleys offer a large swivel opening, which can accept up to three carabiners, ropes, or slings.

The SPIN L1 provides maximum simplicity intended for hauling or load deviation systems, and tyroleans. The L2 is a double pulley, and the parallel-mounted sheaves and auxiliary attachment point allow the L2 to be used in more complex hauling operations and can be loaded on just a single sheave. Sealed ball bearings provide the L1 and L2 with a 95% hauling efficiency. Both pulleys can accept 7mm – 13mm diameter ropes and meet NFPA 1983 Pulley General Use requirements. Starting price for the L1 is $94.94 and for the L2 is $139.95.

The SPIN L1D features a one-way faceted sheave, which provides friction when lowering and high-efficiency when hauling. It’s designed to be used in conjunction with a descender for use in a deviation or hauling a heavy load. Compatible ropes are 8mm – 13mm, and the L1D has a 93% efficiency rating. The L1D meets the NFPA 1983 Pulley General Use requirements and is priced at $179.95.

To learn more about the SPIN line and watch the pulleys in action, register for Petzl’s free digital event on April 20th by visiting petzl.brand.live/rescue, or visit Petzl.com.

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A 44-year-old California man was arrested on a grand theft auto charge on April 1 after he allegedly stole a fire truck and took it on a joy ride, according to a news release from the San Bernardino, CA, County Sheriff’s Department.

The truck, belonging to the Highland Fire Department, was momentarily unattended in front of a mechanic shop, according to the news release.

Witnesses allegedly saw Mario Miguel Gomez of Crestline get in the apparatus and driveway, the news release reported.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the department’s aircraft as well as California Highway Patrol officers searched the area and spotted the fire truck exiting the 215 free way and made a felony traffic stop and detained the driver.

The news release said the apparatus was released to fire department personnel after the stop.

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After raising about $260,000 toward a new fire truck, members of the Claysburg, PA, Volunteer Fire Company are looking for an additional $100,000 to buy the apparatus, according to an article published by Altoona Mirror.

The newspaper reported the department’s pumper broke down about three months ago and firefighters have gotten about 125 donations, some from business in the amounts of $20,000 to $50 from a 10-year-old boy who collected cans to help make the purchase.

The fire company has been using a borrowed pumper since early January when the truck went out of service, the newspaper reported, adding it will take up to eight months to get a replacement.

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