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East Farmington, CT receives its new rescue pumper

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East Farmington Fire Department, CT took delivery of it's new truck, a 2012 KME Predator Rear Mount Rescue Pumper.  It replaces a 1989 rig with mechanical issues.  The new truck will enable the department to be more efficient with time during an emergency because they will be able to access their equipment much faster.  It is the first rear mount pumper in Farmington.  For the full story from farmington.patch.com click here.

"There are a lot of technology updates. It's bigger and can hold more equipment," Czlapinski said. "And on the old engine, the equipment was on top; on the new one, it goes in side panels for faster on-scene time."

The new Engine 10 carries 750 gallons of water, while the old only held 500. And it carries 30 gallons of class “A” foam, and 30 gallons of class “B” foam, while the old only held class "B" foam. The foam is used to combat different types of fires, Czlapinski explained.

The truck's final cost was $628,513 and it was manufactured by KME in Pennsylvania.

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Posted by on May 4, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, New Deliveries, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Kyle McGetrick, from Barnegat, NJ has died. FireTruckBlog.com readers from around the world sent him messages & patches.

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Read original story that prompted support from firefighters around the world

Courage for Kyle Facebook page

Hopefully you remember the story from back in December about Kyle McGetrick who battled cancer for most of his young life.  Firefighters at Barnegat Fire Company #1, where Kyle's father is a member, thought they would have a small parade in front of Kyle's home.  It turned into a large parade for Kyle. A FireTruckBlog.com story about the parade prompted hundreds of firefighters from around the world to send messages and patches to kyle.  With sadness we report that Kyle passed away yesterday. 

Kyle touched so many lives in many different ways and we are saddened by his passing.  His father posted this message on the Courage For Kyle Facebook Page.

Today one of the most precious gifts in my life left to a place where there are no more doctors, treatments, pain and sorrow. For today our family let Kyle jump on his own fire truck to heaven. He taught me as a father the true meaning of love, courage and strength. Kyle fought so hard for the last 7 years with fearless strength and valor that can not be measured or imagined. He fought and faced the enemy o cancer till the very end. Rest now forever my son and feel no more pain. Your will to continue the fight and help other kids will go on by those you touched. I will see you every night in my dreams. Thank you to everyone through the years who have supported Kyle. His mission will continue to help other kids of Barnegat. We love you all. Kyle will always be my little fireman.

This message is from Gary Brown, who is president of Barnegat Fire Company:

We lost Kyle yesterday around 1 PM.  He was at home with his Mom and Dad (Francine and Gene).   He was such a brave hard fighting kid.   We will be giving him full honors as he was an Honorary Member of Barnegat Fire Company and all he wanted to do was grow up to be a firefighter.  The services will be next Thursday May 10th and Friday May 11th.  The viewing hours will be from 2-4 PM and 7 to 9 PM on the 10th at Shinn Funeral Home in Manahawkin, NJ.  The funeral will be at 11 AM at St Mary's Church in Barnegat, NJ.  We just request that any fire companies who plan to attend please RSVP to the following email, and let us know how many people and if they plan to bring apparatus, and for which day or both.  We are expecting a lot of apparatus and we just want to work with our local PD for traffic control as much as possible. Additionally, Kyle had requested that in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to the Oceans of Love Foundation or to Barnegat Fire Company.  Any donations can be sent to Barnegat Fire Company Station 11, P.O. Box 539, Barnegat, NJ 08005. We will ensure that Kyle's parents receive all donations for Oceans of Love Foundation. 

RSVP to :  gbrown@station11.org  Thank you again for all of your support now and for the last 6 months. 

Posted by on May 2, 2012 • Filed under: Community • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Singerly Fire Company, MD has their 1951 Oren fire truck back.

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Singerly Fire Company in Cecil County, MD has their old 1951 Oren fire truck given back to them fully restored.  For the full story from whigonline's youtube channel click here.

Charles Richard Fox, a former Oren firetruck salesman who purchased the truck from Singerly for $500 20 years ago, fully restored it. He has now returned it back to Singerly, which plans to exhibit it in its museum.

Posted by on May 1, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, Vintage/Antique • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Wayne, NE receives new Smeal ladder truck

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Volunteer firefighters in Wayne, NE took delivery of a new Smeal aerial.  The truck replaces another Smeal aerial that was manufacturered in 1976.  Their old truck was the second truck manufacturered by Smeal.  For the full details and additional pictures of the truck from waynedailynews.com click here.

The new truck will replace old number “50” a 1976 model that has become outdated and does not comply with many of today’s regulations. “50” was the second truck built by the Smeal Company. The ladder on the new truck will extend up to 75 feet which is the same as the old truck and can be operated by a hand held remote control. 

Posted by on April 30, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, New Deliveries, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

What does your Chief drive? How about this Lamborghini Rapid Response Unit

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Glen Cove Fire Department in NY is celebrating 175 years of service.  To honor the fire department for their years of service Martino Auto Concepts created a Rapid Response Unit….with a Lamborghini.  Click here for the full story from dubmagazine.com.  Video from doobybrain.com

It’s claimed to be the “world’s only” Lamborghini Rapid Response Unit. The special Lamborghini Murciélago Fire truck will be on display at the Cruise Nights event in New York along with a scheduled appearance at the “Pride of the City” event in June.

Posted by on April 29, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, Community, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

Denis Leary presents the Worcester, MA Fire Department with a new pickup truck from the Leary Firefighter Foundation

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The Leary Firefighter Foundation donated a truck to Worcester Fire Department.  The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup will be used to tow the department's foam trailer.  Denis Leary's foundation has donated millions of dollars to fire departments.  For the full story from golocalworcester.com click here.

Since Leary’s foundation has been in place, it has raised more than $10 million for fire departments nationwide. In Worcester, the foundation was directly responsible for the approximately $2-million burn building, a training facility that has been used by firefighters from as far away as New York.

Posted by on April 28, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, Community, funding-apparatus, New Deliveries, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

1921 R.E.O. Boyer fire engine from East Grand Rapids, MI

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Check out this antique pumper from East Grand Rapids, Michigan.  This vehicle was the first motorized vehicle East Grand Rapids purchased.  It is a 1921 R. E. O. Boyer truck that was built in Lansing, MI.

Fire Rescue TV posted this video on Youtube.  Check out their channel on youtube here.

Posted by on April 27, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, Uncategorized, Vintage/Antique • Tagged: , , , , , ,

No paint on this truck. Cost effective way to make the truck look like new…Wrap It!

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Geneva Fire Department in Ohio purchased a truck from a local community.  The problem was that it really needed to be painted.  They found a new way to save money and make the truck look new.  They wrapped it.  The cost to do this was around $7,500.  Painting the truck would cost around 25-30.000 thousand dollars.  For the full story from firefighternation.com click here. 

Avery Supreme Wrapping Film is available in 33 colors and can be custom matched if needed. Police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances are ideal for vinyl wraps because they can save time as well as money. Avery Supreme Wrapping Film is a smart, affordable alternative to painting vehicles.

“We wouldn’t have been able to update the fire truck and get it in service quickly without Avery Dennison’s help,” said Chief Doug Starkey, Geneva Fire Department. “The wrap was the perfect solution, it was a much quicker and cheaper than paint.

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Posted by on April 26, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, New Deliveries, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

New chassis from Smeal: The Sentron II.

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A new chassis is available from Smeal.  At FDIC, Smeal debuted its new chassis the Sentron II.  For more information visit evehiclenews.com here.  Also visit Smeal's website at www.smeal.com

The Sentron II makes firefighters’ jobs easier, with more headroom, and ergonomic interior, impressive visibility, and a smoother ride. Featuring Smeal’s signature super tough design, its’s easy to maneuver and incredibly powerful.

Posted by on April 25, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Crash involving fire truck in San Bernardino, CA kills 20 year old man.

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A San Bernardino County firefighter suffered minor injuries in an accident that took a man's life on 15 Freeway in California.  The rig was stopped on the side of the road for another accident on Sunday morning, when the driver crashed into it.  For the full story from KTLA.com Los Angeles click here.

Investigators say the 20-year-old driver lost control and crashed into the truck while exiting the freeway.

A San Bernardino County firefighter who was inside the truck suffered minor injuries.

Reportedly the truck had on its emergency lights but was still hit.

Posted by on April 24, 2012 • Filed under: Apparatus, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , ,