An unoccupied fire truck rolled out of the Smithfield (NC) Fire Station and sustained minor after it hit a town street sign and stopped in a parking lot across the street, according to a report published by The Johnston County Report.

According to report, incident occurred about three minutes after the reserve apparatus had been parked. The chief told the paper that the brakes were applied and the truck was off and the brake were still applied to the truck after it was discovered across the street.

The apparatus, a 1992 International, sustained about $1,000 in damage when it hit the sign, causing about $375, according to the report which said the truck was immediately taken out of service so it could be checked by a mechanic for brake failure.

This Webcast will go through the process and design of an apparatus that is ready to go to work. The cost of apparatus today demands that departments get the most for their money and that the rig can do the job for the community and firefighters it will serve. The engineering of rigs should always be driven by the firefighters who ride it, with a balance of mechanical needs to ensure reliable performance. This class will help guide you through the design, engineering, and final delivery of your apparatus.

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Richard Riley is president of Traditions Training with 39 years of service. He is a fire apparatus manager and a regular columnist for Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment.

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Gravenhurst Fire Department recently purchased a new aerial platform, the first device for the department. Previously, the department had to rely on mutual aid for aerial responses.

Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS officials were joined by Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington at Station 65 in Poinciana to hold a ceremony placing new Engine 65 into service.

Honoring the 19th-century traditions of the fire service with a “Push Back” ceremony, the crew washed and dried the new engine, pushing back the new apparatus into the station bay. This tradition dates to before the automobile, when horses used in the fire service could not easily back into the fire house with their wagon attached.

The new fire engine represents more than a half-million dollars invested in public safety. The new Sutphen Corporation Monarch will provide the community’s first responders with equipment that has increased reliability, added features and a lower cost of maintenance.