Apparatus Deliveries http://www.fireengineering.com Fire at Illinois Firehouse Causes Three-Million Dollars in Damages http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2012/05/fire-at-illinois-firehouse-causes-three-million-dollars-in-damages.html <p>A structure fire at the firehouse of the Mount Zion Fire Department (IL) has caused an estimated $3 million in damages.</p> Mon, 07 May 2012 23:36:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2012/05/fire-at-illinois-firehouse-causes-three-million-dollars-in-damages.html 2012-05-07T23:36:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-4/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The Boston (MA) Fire Department (BFD) has in service three pumpers and one heavy rescue built by KME.</p> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:07:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-4/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2012-04-01T20:07:00Z Pierce Gets Orders for Three PUC Pumpers and One Air/Rehab Vehicle from MN Fire Department http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2012/03/pierce-gets-orders-for-three-puc-pumpers-and-one-air-rehab-vehicle-from-mn-fire-department.html <p>Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has received an order for three Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumpers and one air/rehab. vehicle from the Spring Lake Park -- Blaine -- Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department in Minnesota.</p> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:58:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2012/03/pierce-gets-orders-for-three-puc-pumpers-and-one-air-rehab-vehicle-from-mn-fire-department.html 2012-03-20T20:58:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-3/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The Oxford (MA) Fire EMS Department replaced a pumper with this SMEAL quint.</p> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:04:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-3/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2012-03-01T23:04:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-1/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The Rombout (NY) Fire Department designed this RESCUE 1 rescue truck primarily for response to motor vehicle accidents, says Chief John Lucarello.</p> Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:06:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-1/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2012-01-01T20:06:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-12/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The Suburban Fire Protection District, Kearny, Nebraska, uses this WEIS FIRE &amp; SAFETY quick attack as a multipurpose unit for wildland and brush response and motor vehicle accidents, says Captain John Sydow.</p> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:12:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-12/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2011-12-01T21:12:00Z Viking Welding Delivers Latest 28 & 29 foot Fire/Rescue Boats http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/11/viking-welding-delivers-latest-28-and-29-foot-fire-rescue-boats.html <p>Fire Departments in Maryland and Michigan have recently accepted delivery of&nbsp; Response FR-280J and FR-290J fire/rescue boats built of welded aluminum by Viking Welding &amp; Fabrication in Kensington, NH.</p> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:58:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/11/viking-welding-delivers-latest-28-and-29-foot-fire-rescue-boats.html 2011-11-17T20:58:00Z Pierce Delivers Two Fire Apparatus to Springfield (MA) Fire Department http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/11/pierce-springfield-ma-deliveries.html <p>Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has delivered a Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumper and a Pierce aerial platform to the Springfield Fire Department in Springfield, Massachusetts.</p> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:45:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/11/pierce-springfield-ma-deliveries.html 2011-11-02T20:45:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-11/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The Wilbur (NE) Fire Department designed this DANKO tanker with a short wheelbase for more maneuverability when driven off-road and when using the spray bars.</p> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:31:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-11/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2011-11-02T03:31:00Z SVI Trucks Latest Delivery: Fort Nelson, BC Fire Department Heavy Rescue http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/10/svi-trucks-latest-delivery-fort-nelson-bc-fire-department.html <p>Check out the newest video of SVI Truck's latest delivery to the Fort Nelson, British Columbia Fire Department Heavy Rescue! Also, see a list of other recent deliveries on the the SVI website.<br> </p> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:26:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/10/svi-trucks-latest-delivery-fort-nelson-bc-fire-department.html 2011-10-26T14:26:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-10/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The Natchez-Adams County Airport, Natchez, Mississippi, uses this CRASH RESCUE EQUIPMENT SERVICE quick-attack unit as a rapid intervention vehicle to meet FAA requirements for Category 4, FAR Part 139, Airport, meeting Index &quot;A,&quot; says Clint Pomeroy, airport director of aviation.</p> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:48:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-10/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2011-10-01T15:48:00Z WA City Home to One of the World's Most Streamlined, Energy-Efficient Fire Stations http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/most-streamlined-efficient-fire-stations.html <p>The City of Issaquah is now home to one of the most operationally streamlined and energy-efficient fire stations in the world. The station is designed to become the highest-rated LEED Platinum fire station in the US.</p> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:02:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/most-streamlined-efficient-fire-stations.html 2011-09-30T15:02:00Z Fire Department Primary Provider of EMS on South Padre Island (TX) http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/texas-fire-primary-provider-of-island-ems.html <p>Starting October 1, 2011 the City of South Padre Island Fire Department will be the primary provider of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on South Padre Island Texas.</p> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:34:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/texas-fire-primary-provider-of-island-ems.html 2011-09-29T16:34:00Z Rosenbauer E8000/E3000 Rescue Staircase for Frankfurt Airport http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/rosenbauer-staircase-for-airport.html <p>Rosenbauer has supplied rescue staircases to the German airports in Munich, Berlin&nbsp;and Leipzig, and continues in operation at Frankfurt am Main, Europe's third largest airport.</p> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:44:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/rosenbauer-staircase-for-airport.html 2011-09-28T18:44:00Z Seagrave To Build Eight Additional 75’ Aerialscope Aerial Platforms for FDNY http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/seagrave-builds-additional-fdny.html <p>Seagrave Fire Apparatus received an order for eight additional 75 foot Aerialscope aerial platforms from FDNY.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:08:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/seagrave-builds-additional-fdny.html 2011-09-07T15:08:00Z Princeton (WV) Fire Celebrates 100 Years of Service http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/princeton-fire-celebrates.html <p>The Princeton Fire Department in Princeton, West Virginia, has taken delivery of a Smeal Rescue Pumper built on a Spartan Chasis and powered by a Cummins ISL425.</p> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:24:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2011/09/princeton-fire-celebrates.html 2011-09-06T17:24:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-9/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The <b>Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department</b> received four <b>KME</b> tractor drawn quints. Battalion Chief Jon O'Brien says the quints are used as a standalone resource and as a second company at multicompany stations.</p> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:02:00 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-9/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2011-09-01T22:02:00Z APPARATUS DELIVERIES http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-2/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html <p>The <strong>Fairview Park (OH) Fire Department</strong> uses this <strong>KME</strong> pumper as a first-due unit for all fires, MVAs, and hazmats, explains Chief David Simon. Its Class B foam system proves useful at hazmats and highway emergencies.</p> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:05:20 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-164/issue-2/departments/apparatus-deliveries/apparatus-deliveries.html 2011-02-02T02:05:20Z Pierce Supplies 15 Pumpers to Ontario First Nations Communities http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2010/12/pierce-first-nations.html <p>Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, is supplying 15 Pierce commercial pumper vehicles to Ontario First Nations communities throughout the province of Ontario.</p> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:45:20 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2010/12/pierce-first-nations.html 2010-12-07T19:45:20Z Philadelphia (PA) Firefighter Critical After Reportedly Being Struck by Apparatus http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2010/11/philly-pa-ff-critical.html <p>A Philadelphia (PA) firefighter is now alert and talking after he was apparently struck by a ladder truck while operating at an apartment fire that left dozens homeless in the city's Roxborough neighbhorhood.</p> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:20:30 GMT http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2010/11/philly-pa-ff-critical.html 2010-11-21T13:20:30Z