Apparatus
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Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said a Super Scooper is grounded after a collision with a drone over the Palisades Fire
Hartford firefighters and one civilian were injured a crash in front of the firehouse
The Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Department will use funding from an Operation Lone Star grant to put more EMTs on the street
The firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery on his toes and appears to be doing well
The fire truck stalled and an airboat was sent to rescue the three firefighters; no one was in the stranded vehicle
Fire officials reminded drivers to use caution when sharing the road with emergency vehicles
The collision ripped lights off the engine, damaged a water pump and hose, dented the roof and destroyed other tools
With the different financing options, it is important to know where the department wants to be at the end of the payment schedule
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The federal funds will allow the district to buy a pumper tender that will replace a vehicle that’s about 30 years old
The fire destroyed engines, tankers and all kinds of firefighting gear
The fire truck was surrounded by 130,000-volt power lines, one burned nearly through a back hand rail
The Rescue Vehicle Program will be evaluated for its ability to reduce maintenance and wear and tear on department vehicles
It has a kitchen inside the rig and a restaurant in the back; the menu caters to the sweet and the savory
The employees sued the vehicle manufacturer after losing their jobs early last year; they settled the case for $671,000
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The rig was not on an emergency call and wasn’t moving fast when the bicyclist rode into the side of the truck
All of the firefighters were conscious and alert; a passenger in the SUV died of his injuries
Joseph Owsley was escorted to the fire department and greeted by family and friends after his release from the hospital
All of their injuries were minor; there’s no word yet on how the rig overturned
The rig was responding to a vehicle accident when it overturned; the firefighter is in stable condition
The smaller vehicle will not respond to medical calls, and firefighters on board will be able to break away and respond to emergencies when needed
Firefighters tried to brace the sinking tire with a large piece of wood, but it snapped, sending chunks of wood everywhere
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The firefighter sustained a head and back injury from the fall; the cause of the incident appears to be a failed door latch
Their original rig burned in a grass fire on April 1; another volunteer fire department agreed to sell them their spare rig
Each grant is worth $50K; one will help buy a new ambulance, the other will go toward a new pumper
Both trucks being replaces are more than 30 years old; mayor objects to the purchase saying money is not available
Two firefighters were ejected and three had to be extricated; two are in critical condition and three are in serious condition
They both suffered minor injuries and were said to be wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash
Gary Lee Philpot, 34, was released from duty because he did not comply with the terms of his probationary status
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