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NewsNovember 17, 2016

E-One Recalls Fire Trucks for Aerial Ladder

The recall, set to begin Dec. 26, affects 196 trucks in the 2014-2016 model years.

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NewsNovember 2, 2016

'Outdated and Broken' New Orleans Fire Trucks Discussed

Many of the New Orleans Fire Department's trucks are "outdated and broken" and need to be replaced, the head of the city's firefighting union said during a presentation to the city's elected leaders.

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NewsAugust 23, 2016

Conn. Fire Union Opposes Truck Downsizing

New Haven (Conn.) firefighters have criticized a city plan to replace a fire engine with two paramedic units, and said the move will hamper their ability to provide quality service.

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NewsAugust 15, 2016

Mass. City Receives $4.9 Million Loan for Aging Fire Fleet

The Fall River Fire Department (Mass.) has received a $4.9 million federal loan to purchase fire equipment, including six new fire trucks.

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NewsAugust 9, 2016

S.C. County to Standardize Fire Fleet with 9 Apparatus Orders

Horry County Fire Rescue in South Carolina has updated its fleet with nine Pierce fire apparatus as part of a fleet standardization effort.

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NewsAugust 2, 2016

San Francisco's New Fire Engines Can Handle Hills

The San Francisco (Calif.) Fire Department will purchase eight custom fire engines to better navigate through the city's narrow streets and changing traffic conditions.

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NewsJuly 12, 2016

Calif. FD Shifting to Smaller Trucks for Medical Response

The Napa Fire Department plans to use squad trucks for medical calls rather than larger fire engines to reduce wear and tear on its fire engines and extend the life of the pricier vehicles.

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NewsApril 27, 2016

Ore. Fire Agency Adds 15 Apparatus

The Clackamas Fire District No. 1 in Oregon has purchased 15 fire and emergency apparatus designed by Pierce Manufacturing. The purchase includes six custom pumpers, two aerial tillers, three tankers, two wildland apparatus, and two heavy-duty rescues.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2016

N.C. City to Maintain County Fire Fleet at Five Stations

The City of Wilmington, N.C., is considering providing fleet maintenance services to New Hanover County at five of the county’s fire stations. The contract would be for six months at an estimated cost of $25,000, which would be reimbursed.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2016

Tucson FD's Maintenance Costs Rising on Aging Trucks

The Tucson Fire Department is struggling to maintain an up-to-date fleet due to rising maintenance costs for an aging fleet and a growing funding gap for adding new vehicles.

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