The city of Brampton (Canada) has ordered a Rosenbauer RTX electric fire truck that is expected to arrive in the spring and be working out of the station on Chrysler Drive, BramptonGuardian.com reported.

The truck is built to run primarily on electricity, which a diesel generator for backup.

According to Rosenbauer, the unit has 483 horsepower and can run for two hours at full capacity before needing a charge. It can run an extra six hours on full blast with the diesel generator.

The Plumsteadville (PA) Volunteer Fire Company will rebuild a sub-station it recently demolished and make renovations to its main fire station thanks to a $1.7 million state grant announced last week, TAPinto.net reported.

The grant is part of the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). RACP is a Pennsylvania program that focuses on the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. RACP projects typically have a regional focus and help boost the economies of the surrounding communities.

The grant funds will be used for re-construction of the recently demolished Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company’s Sub-Station No. 20 and for renovations to its main station No. 24. These renovations and rebuilding projects will replace the existing, outdated structure, bringing it
up to code and ensuring safe operation for years to come, a press release said.

Members of the local community came together Sunday morning to help Spencer Fire and Rescue celebrate and bring its newest apparatus into service with a ceremonial push-in, KICDam.com reported.

The new “Engine 992” replaces a 31-year-old unit, the report said. The new engine has a 25-year lifespan.

The Foresthill Fire Protection District received a $50,000 grant to buy new extrication equipment, GoldCountryMedia.com reported.

First responders use these specialized tools to rescue crash victims trapped inside a vehicle, the report said.

Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to the report.