Following are Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Advisory Board members’ views of what was noteworthy to them.

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Electronic valves have made inroads on many pump panels on fire apparatus, from engines and aerials to wildland pumpers and wet rescues. Yet, there are still many departments that choose to have manual valves on their pumps.

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The department went with the HGAC program for the purchase, which made it easier to purchase what it wanted.

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The new Kern County Fire Department Station 54, funded by the Tejon Tribe, aims to enhance public safety in Mettler and surrounding areas, reflecting cooperation and tribal sovereignty.

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