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.

The City of Saratoga Springs (NY) Fire Department is being awarded $240,140 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, Saratogian.com reported.

The funding will enable the department to replace and update self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and face pieces, the report said.