A 1948 fire truck is getting another life in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Westville Fire and Rescue is beginning an extensive restoration of the 74-year-old truck, CBC News reported.

The fire truck was used in Westville until 1976, the report said. The truck was often in demand because of its 50-foot ladder, which was longer than most fire trucks of that era.

The truck will be stripped. All of the components, including the long ladder, are being stored in one area of the fire house, the report said.

Businesses in the community have agreed to help with the body work and mechanical repairs. The plan is to have the truck’s water pumper restored so it will be able to run water through hose lines, the report said.

They hope to have the truck restored by 2024, which will mark the department’s 150th anniversary. The 1948 truck will be prominently displayed during a special celebration for the anniversary.

The department hopes the vehicle will be used for parades and auto shows throughout the province, according to the report.

Anderson (IN) Fire Department dedicated a new pumper truck Thursday with a traditional washing and manually pushing it into a bay, HeraldBulletin.com reported.

The new pumper truck was then placed on active duty at Station 7 on East Eighth Street.

The new truck, costing $438,000, replaces one that had been in service since 2002, according to a fire official. The older truck will be used as a back up.

The new truck was paid for with user fees collected by the city from Medicaid and insurance companies for ambulance runs, the report said.

The new truck can carry 1,200 gallons of water and is capable of pumping 1,500 gallons per minute from a hydrant, the report said.

Volunteer firefighters who are National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) members have one final chance to enter to win a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. This is the last of three helmets that will be given away in 2022.

The jet-style design of the Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable, helping firefighters align with cancer awareness programs as written by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Approvals include NFPA 1971-2018 Structural Firefighting and NFPA 1951-2013 Rescue and Recovery.

To be eligible to enter, applicants must be an active U.S. volunteer firefighter and a member of the NVFC; learn about member benefits and join at www.nvfc.org/join. One winner will be randomly selected to receive the helmet.

The deadline to enter is September 30 and the winner will be announced in October. Learn more and enter to win at www.nvfc.org/helmet.

Volunteer firefighters who are National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) members have one final chance to enter to win a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. This is the last of three helmets that will be given away in 2022.

The jet-style design of the Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable, helping firefighters align with cancer awareness programs as written by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Approvals include NFPA 1971-2018 Structural Firefighting and NFPA 1951-2013 Rescue and Recovery.

To be eligible to enter, applicants must be an active U.S. volunteer firefighter and a member of the NVFC; learn about member benefits and join at www.nvfc.org/join. One winner will be randomly selected to receive the helmet.

The deadline to enter is September 30 and the winner will be announced in October. Learn more and enter to win at www.nvfc.org/helmet.