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CIVILIAN -"distracted by cell phone" STRIKES VIRGINIA FIRE APPARATUS OPERATING AT A CAR FIRE-FIREFIGHTER INJURED
Friday, January 8, 2010 
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Two people were injured this morning when a car slammed into the rear of a Chesterfield County fire truck that had stopped on northbound Chippenham Parkway to respond to a vehicle fire.

Mauri E. Phillips, 20, told a state trooper that...  [  more  ]  

 
   
   
Cameco Corporation – Key Lake Uranium Mill Apparatus with Integrated Safety Features
   
Thursday, January 7, 2010 
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This apparatus purchased by Cameco Corporation – Key Lake Uranium Mill.  It was specifically ordered with Hi-Vis chevrons on the rear for increased visibility and a hydraulic hose bed cover (which when open, also functions as an integra...  [  more  ]  

 
Washington, DC Heavy Rescue 2
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 
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Washington DC Fire Department has recently trained its Rescue Squad 2 members in operations of the new HEAVY RESCUE 2.


 
   
   
Trumbull, CT Does a GREAT Job on Striping!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 
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Recently put into service by the Trumbull Center FD, 2009 Crimson/Spartan Stainless Steel, Rear Mount Rescue/Pumper assigned as Rescue 100.  In addition to the reflective black and white stripes on the apparatus cab and body, the apparatus fe...  [  more  ]  

 
   
   
ROOM FOR PLENTY OF STAFFING AND WATER SUPPLY ALL IN ONE UNIT
   
Thursday, September 24, 2009 
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North Hempfield Fire Company Heavy Rescue
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 
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2009 Pierce Dash Heavy Duty Walk Around Rescue


 
   
   
Tauton, NY Rescue-Engine
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 
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The Taunton, New York fire department recently placed into service this 2008 Seagrave Marauder II rescue engine equipped with a 1500 gpm pump, 500 gallon water tank, 30 Kw generator and light tower.  Rescue 3 carries five preconnected hand li...  [  more  ]  

 
   
   
Bedford, VA Engine & Tiller
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 
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The Bedford, Virginia Fire Department operates a well designed fleet of units including these two Seagrave units.  Engine 1 is equipped with multiple attack lines and a low rear hose bed utilizing a short wheelbase chassis.  The Bed...  [  more  ]  

 
   
   
Round Hill, VA Pumper
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 
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The Round Hill Fire Company in Fredrick County, Virginia operates this 2008 Pierce Dash pumper.  Engine 15 is equipped with a 1500 gpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank, 40 gallon foam tank with a Pierce Husky foam system, rear tank quick dump and...  [  more  ]  

 
   
   
Orrville, OH Apparatus
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 
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The Orrville, Ohio FD hosted Mike and Tom in October, 2008 to instruct on engine and ladder company operations.  The training included classroom discussion on company tactics, apparatus placement and hose line deployment.  Outside evolut...  [  more  ]  

 
   
   
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