Sometime over the weekend, thieves broke into the Hudson Hope, British Columbia, Canada, public works yard and stole firefighting equipment and fuel, according to a report published by the Alaska Highway News.

According to the report, the equipment belonged to the Hudson Hope Fire and Rescue department and its loss might affect the department’s response to emergencies.

Among the items stolen were jerry cans, a water pump and rolls of fire hose, in addition to fuel, according to the report. A public works Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was also among the items stolen.

“It is so disappointing that someone would see a large, well marked Wild Fire Response trailer, break into it and steal items that make it un usable if needed,”  stated Cpl. Rob Gardner, Hudson’s Hope Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment Commander. “This unit was an integral part of assisting a neighbouring community during a wild fire last season and we are so lucky to have one locally in case of an emergency,”

The stolen truck is described as a single cab White Chevrolet Pick up with BC License plate BY5073. The box of the truck has green, yellow and blue decals, the doors have Hudson’s Hope Playground of the Peace decals on them and 31 on the headache rack. The truck is similar to the photo above. 

If you see the missing truck, or have any information to the break and enter and theft, please contact the Hudson’s Hope RCMP at 250-783-5241 and cite file 2022-175. You can also report information through Northern BC Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

Spencer Manufacturing—Hartford (MI) Fire Department pumper-tanker. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 1,013-gallon water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale SmartFoam 3.3 Class A foam system. Dealer: Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI.

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Dayville has secured a $32,200 federal grant to help build a new fire station in the Grant County town.

“Federal investments just like this one in Dayville protect quality of life for rural residents and the small businesses who employ Oregonians in our state’s more remote nooks and crannies,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified that the City of Dayville’s leaders have earned these resources to help rebuild their fire station so there’s a quick response to any local emergency, and I’ll keep battling for similar investments that support critical services throughout rural Oregon.”   

“Quick and reliable emergency response is important to any community, so it is vital that the City of Dayville receives the needed resources and funding to rebuild the Dayville Fire Station after the damage it sustained last July,” said Senator Merkley. “This funding to replace the City of Dayville’s fire station will provide immense benefits to everyone living in Dayville being served by the dedicated firefighters of this station. This resilient building will provide crucial public service for years to come.” 

The $32,200 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant will help with the construction of a new fire station in Dayville to replace the previous facility, which was damaged beyond repair in a July 2021 blaze.

“The Dayville Volunteer Fire Department impacts the lives of many and its service to our rural area is vital,” said Dayville City Recorder Ruth Moore. “We currently find ourselves without a fire station, so we are thrilled with the additional funding that will allow us to move forward with the construction of a new building. A new fire station will provide our volunteers with a much needed facility to house our trucks and equipment and provide an area for trainings and meetings; all crucial elements for a functioning fire department. We are very appreciative to USDA Rural Development, as well as to all of the funders, for their support of this project. We would not be able to construct a new fire station without this assistance and are thankful for the help of Senators Wyden and Merkley.”

Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group^® and leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 in Oregon has ordered a Smeal^™ 100’ Rear Mount Platform and a Spartan Star Series Pumper. These units were sold by authorized dealer True North Emergency Equipment.

Spartan Star Series Pumper key features include:

• Spartan Metro Star^® EMFD with 10” raised roof
• Spartan Advanced Protection System^®
• Cummins^® L9 450 HP engine
• Advanced climate control system
• Extreme duty interior
• 1750 GPM Waterous CSU pump 
• 750-gallon water tank
• 30-gallon foam cell
• FoamPro 2002 foam system
• Blackout package
• Booster reel
• Low hosebed configuration
• Right side ladder compartment
• Wheel well storage

Smeal 100’ Rear Mount Platform key features include:

• Spartan Gladiator^® EMFD with flat roof
• Cummins^® X12 500 HP engine
• Spartan Advanced Protection System^®
• 1750 GPM Waterous CSU20 pump 
• 400-gallon tank
• 20-gallon foam cell
• 275 cubic feet of compartment storage
• Blackout package
• 1250 lbs. Dry/ 625 lbs. wet tip load
• 1500 GPM flow capacity
• 21.5 sq. ft. working space in platform
• 4 H-style outriggers  
• Bi-fold platform doors

The new apparatus are part of the district’s vehicle replacement plan, which included the purchase of two Spartan Emergency Response^® pumpers three years ago.

“Morale has been improved with the addition of these new apparatus and the community pride is going strong,” said Chief Scott Stanton. “Spartan Emergency Response and Smeal have proven to deliver a quality product, and True North Emergency Equipment has been great about responding to or taking care of any questions or concerns we’ve had.”

“The Spartan ER and Smeal teams are humbled to have had the Umatilla County Fire District expand their fleet further with us based on the value of the previously delivered units,” said Chris Wade, Director of Sales, Spartan Emergency Response. “We look forward to another opportunity to dedicate our labor to this additional fire apparatus and provide the district, and its citizens, dependable, quality vehicles.”