The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department lost two rigs when fire burning at Six Rivers National Forest overran the vehicles Monday.

The crew from El Dorado County had parked the rigs what they thought was a safe distance from the fire, but a shift brough flames racing up a hill and it consumed the vehicles in less than 30 seconds, KCRA reports.

Fire was so hot, one piece of apparatus was completely incinerated. The crew lost all the gear they had brought, including firefighting tools, tents, clothing and food. In total, the loss was valued at over $1 million, KCRA reported.

No one was injured in the incident, and the 19 firefighters were able to find shelter with the Red Cross. The Six Rivers Lightning Complex fire has burned 7,000 acres.

Vicksburg (MS) Fire Department dedicated two new apparatus at a ceremony on Monday, according to a report published by WLBT NBC 3.

The two trucks, both built by E-ONE, cost $550,000 and are expected to be in service for the next 25 to 30 years, according to the report, which also said the state’s fire marshal’s office and the state legislature helped with the purchase.

The new apparatus will replace units put in service in 1983, according to the news station.

By Bill Adkins

When Miami Township Clermont County (OH) decided to replace their 2002 rear-mount tower ladder, they agreed to look for something that was maneuverable for smaller subdivisions but still maintained the 100-foot reach. They wanted something with 500 gallons of water that still had the ability to store the much-needed equipment and provided options for different hose deployment needs.  Based on all of these needs Miami Township, decided on the E-ONE HR100 rear-mount, single-axle aerial. 

Miami Township is a suburb of Cincinnati and, like most suburb neighborhoods, they have narrow residential roadways, small cul-de-sacs, tiny driveways, and the setbacks are 50-75 feet from the road. At first, one might think a 75-foot quint would work well in these conditions, and sometimes they do, however that 50-75 foot setback just gets you to the roof on most of these homes. This does not always give you the ability to reach the peak of the roof. The HR100 E-ONE gives Miami Township 25 more feet to accommodate that task and still has maneuverability close to the 75-foot quint. 

With up to 220 cubic feet of storage space, the HR100 exceeds most manufacturers’ compartment space with a single rear wheel aerial.  This will allow for fire, rescue, and paramedic equipment all while still giving Miami Township a 470-gallon water tank and a 30-gallon foam tank. 

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