Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the June 2025 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.

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The city of Venice (FL) celebrated the opening of the Old Betsy Museum at 343 Nassau Street Street (next to the Venice Museum & Archives) Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Venice Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post.

Old Betsy is a 1926 American LaFrance that became Venice’s first engine after the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) purchased her from the city of Moore Haven (FL). She retired from active service in 1959 and has since appeared in parades and public events.

Cared for by Earl and Karen Midlam, Old Betsy takes up permanent residence in her new museum home. You can still expect special appearances for extraordinary milestones.

“A huge thank you to the more than 130 community members who donated more than $218,000 to support Old Betsy’s preservation and her display museum,” the post said. “We heard stories of Old Betsy’s firefighting days, her wild ride over the Skyway Bridge (without brakes!), chauffeuring Venice High champions and their trophies, and the meaningful role she’s played in this community for decades.”

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The Jacksonville Fire Department recently announced the arrival of a new Type 3 Wildland Engine, awarded through the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Engine Program has helped modernize and boost Oregon’s firefighting capabilities by purchasing and strategically deploying apparatus throughout the state.

Funding of the program was made possible through Senate Bill 762. The apparatus are tailored for wildland-urban interface scenarios and can support local response efforts as well as facilitating regional mutual aid needs.

“We are thankful for the capabilities this engine provides to our local communities and plan to put it into service in the coming months,” the post said.

Learn more about the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Engine Program.

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The Milton Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) recently received a new Pierce pumper and Advanced Life Support equipment, the department said in a Facebook post.

The brand new Engine 406 was delivered May 30 and over the next couple of weeks the department will work to get this truck in service.

MVFD also recently announced the delivery of three brand new Stryker Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and a brand new Lifepak 15 Monitor.

These items were purchased through opioid funds awarded to the city for public safety organizations, the post said. This equipment will allow us to increase our Advanced Life Support capabilities to Engine 404 as well as Utility 415 and also update the AEDs on the rest of the fleet.

“This is HUGE for MVFD and our community,” the post said. “Thank you to the City of Milton and City Council for approving the use of funds!”

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