By Bill Adkins
The Fayetteville Fire Department has been looking to replace its 2006 engine. There was much discussion on whether to replace the apparatus with another engine or a ladder. At the time, Fayetteville Fire Department’s apparatus consisted of two 2006 Sutphen pumpers, a 1981 Sutphen tower, three tankers, a brush truck, and a small rescue unit.
The tower ladder was starting to show its age and had started to have many mechanical issues. Because of this, the tower was rarely used. Tower 85 had fulfilled its purpose over the years; however, members decided it may be time to replace both the engine and tower with a smaller, more efficient ladder truck. Fayetteville is a small, rural community with narrow roads and driveways. The first thought was to start looking for a 75-foot quint, allowing for a sharper turning radius than the larger Tower 85.
While talking to manufactures about 75-foot quints, Fayetteville stumbled upon a demo single-rear-axle 107-foot Pierce Enforcer ascendant ladder. Atlantic Emergency Solutions is the Pierce dealership in the area and stated because of the “demo” status the department would save more than $400,000 of what that exact truck would cost if ordered today.
When Pierce manufactures a “demo” truck, it takes the most popular options for that particular apparatus. So, purchasing a demo from Pierce does not mean you are getting a basic model. Another advantage to purchasing this demo is the quick delivery time. Currently some manufactures are up to 36 months before delivery. Fayetteville was able to have its new ladder in-station in less than two months.
The 1,500-gpm PUC pump with Husky foam system.
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Posted: Jul 5, 2022
HARLINGEN, Texas – The City of Harlingen Fire Department has added a brand new 2022 Pierce Pumper to its fleet. A short ceremony was held Thursday to unveil the new truck and ceremoniously push it into the bay.
This pumper truck holds 750 gallons of water and includes a unique warning device that is the first of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. The round, three-light siren affixed to the front center of the truck is an extra-loud and extra-bright warning, so that vehicles can see it from longer distances and move out of the way.
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Posted: Jul 5, 2022
Newton County officials recently opened Fire Station 4.
Located at 1200 County Road 213, Station 4 aims to enhance coverage in Districts 1 and 5 and provide support throughout the county.
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Sunbelt Builders was awarded the $2.6 million contract to build the three-bay station, reports rockdalenewtoncitizen.com, which includes around 8,450 square feet.
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