Spencer—Howe (IN) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 1,043-gallon water tank. Dealer: Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI.

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Bismarck (AR) Fire Protection Association reported on Facebook that it had an unfortunate Friday morning while one of its trucks was in route to a structure fire, the department reported on Facebook.

“Two firefighters were on board at the time of the wreck. Luckily they are only a little banged up, but no major injuries. We are so thankful they are OK! This could’ve been so much worse. We would like to thank GBF towing, Beene’s towing, Baptist ambulance, Hot Spring County Sheriffs department, and Arkansas State Police.”

A fire truck crashed on the way to a house fire in Putnam County, wchstv.com reported. The incident happened on Panther Lick Road Sunday night in Culloden, the report said.

Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton said the fire truck is owned by the Culloden Volunteer Fire Department, according to the report.

No injuries were reported.

Five fire departments responded to the incident, the report said. Conditions were very foggy at the time of the crash, so weather could have played a role.

A Pleasant Grove Fire Department engine was struck by a vehicle on I-15 Monday afternoon, kslnewsradio.com reported.

In an Instagram post, the Pleasant Grove Fire Department said their truck was parked on the roadside behind an ambulance when it was hit.

Then, a vehicle skidded into the fire truck and nearly collided with the ambulance before it was able to stop, the report said.

There were no injuries and minimal damage to the fire truck.

Officials are urging all drivers to slow down and use extreme caution on slick and snowy roads.