Walking into the truck bays in the center of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Company, Dan Plunkert, the company’s president, stopped behind a massive red fire truck. The truck, called a tower engine, ...
There will soon be lots of shiny red toy fire trucks on sale for the holidays, but for those who want to go big and grand, there’s a real fire engine up for auction in Connecticut. Friday is the ...
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Looking for a one-of-a-kind ride this Mardi Gras? News with a Twist reporter Kenny Lopez found a party ride on an old fire truck! “This is Gator 1, a 1974 Chevy Fire Engine. I ...
For Stillwater Fire Chief Stuart Glaser and Bayport Fire Chief Allen Eisinger, firefighting has always been a family affair. The chiefs, both of whom will retire next month after a combined nearly 90 ...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (InvestigateTV) - Across the country, fire departments are waiting years for new trucks. The trucks they already have are breaking down with no replacement parts available.
In some communities, fire crews are delayed — not by distance, but by a lack of equipment. Higher costs and supply chain issues means some departments have to wait years for new trucks. In some ...
Westfield Fire Chief Patrick Egloff says his department was scheduled to receive a new fire truck in August. Now, the manufacturer is telling the department the truck won’t be delivered until next ...