(From www.connfire.com)
May 2013
West Haven: A new ambulance is on order for the
Allingtown department which should be delivered this summer.
Old Saybrook: Old Saybrook Fire is currently working on
specs for a new pumper.
Fairfield: Fairfield has taken delivery of a new engine for
engine company 1. It is a US Tanker on a Spartan chassis and is currently
getting radios installed and equipment mounted. It is expected to go in service
for mid to late June. A new Deputy Chief Suburban will go in service around the
same time.
Westbrook: The last hurdle for Westbrook Fire to go through
to replace the ladder truck is a vote by the towns people. If the vote passes,
then a new ladder truck will go to bid. I believe they are also working with
the town to replace three pumpers at the same time.
Clinton: Clinton's new heavy rescue should be completed by
mid summer.
Cromwell: Cromwell has a Pierce quint being built which
should be delivered this summer and be stationed at the West Street
firehouse.
Stamford: Stamford has placed an order with KME for a new
pumper. It is being reported that after the July 1, 2013 at least three more
KME pumpers may be ordered if approved in the budget.
West Haven: West Shore Fire recently purchased a black over
red used ambulance.
Stafford: Stafford Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2013
Lifeline on a GMC chassis ambulance.
Andover: Engine Tank 215, a 1991 E-One Cyclone was
refurbished at Gowans Knight and is in service. They have also taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline
on a GMC Chassis ambulance.
Suffield: Suffield's new Pierce Engine Tanker should be
delivered for mid summer.
Berlin: Kensington Fire took delivery of a 2013 Pierce
Quantum 100' Mid Mount Aerial. The current aerial was sold to the Tolland Fire
Department.
