Springfield (OH) Takes Delivery of First Two of Three New Pumpers
The Springfield (OH) Fire Department pushed into service new Engine 5 during a ceremony at the old Station 5.
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East Haven (CT) FD Pumper Struck in Hit-And-Run Incident
The collision caused significant front end damage to Engine 4. No firefighters were injured.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 12, 2025
Check out this El Mirage (AZ) Fire Department pumper by HME Ahrens-Fox.
Scandia (MN) Holds Push-In Ceremony for New Pumper
New Engine 1, which is replacing a 25-year-old engine, has many safety upgrades along with functional and mechanical improvements.
Ravenswood (WV) VFD Pumper Rolls Over After Leaving Slick Roadway
The three firefighters in the wreck were sent to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Amarillo (TX) FD Upgrading Aging Fleet with $13M Investment
The first set of new fire apparatus, built to the department's specifications, is expected to be delivered in about 18 months.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 10, 2025
Check out this Richmond (VA) Fire Department pumper by Toyne.
Keavy (KY) VFD Receives Donation for New Apparatus
The Laurel County Fiscal Court recently contributed $300,000 to replace a nearly 30-year-old pumper truck.
Vehicle Runs Into Back of Truckee Meadows (NV) Pumper at Accident Scene, Killing Driver
After positioning the engine to block the accident for the safety of responders on the scene, a motor vehicle struck the rear of the engine.
Schell-Vista (CA) FPD Purchases New Pierce Pumper
This engine has a short wheelbase for optimal drivability on all terrains including steep mountain roads and highways.
Haughton (LA) FD Puts Ferrara Rescue-Pumper in Service
The department went with Ferrara because the manufacturer had a stock rig coming off the production line that it modified into a rescue-pumper for Haughton.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 7, 2025
Check out this White Marsh (MD) Volunteer Fire Company pumper by Seagrave.
Batesville (IN) FD Orders New Pierce Pumper to Replace 40-Year-Old Rig
The new engine will carry 1,000 gallons of water, an increase of 250 gallons over the department's current first line engines.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 6, 2025
Check out this Tri Community Joint Fire District, Greenwich, OH, pumper by Spencer Manufacturing.