(from connfire.com)
March 2014:
Cromwell: Cromwell Fire has applied, and I believe been approved to operate two more ambulances.
Middletown: Westfield Fire District is almost set to go to bid for a new heavy rescue truck.
Middletown: The Middletown Fire Department has been approved funds to purchase a new pumper truck.
Derby: The city approved purchasing a Pierce Arrow XT pumper to replace Engine 12 at the Storms fire station.
East Haddam: EHFD placed into service a Spartan/ERV walk around on a Ford chassis rescue truck which replaced the old walk in style rescue.
East Haddam: The Seagrave pumper has been donated to the Eastern Fire School.
East Hampton: East
Hampton Fire is very close to purchasing a demo tanker from Firematic.
Funds have been approved, it just needs to be voted on and pass which
will take place at the end of March. The truck is a 2,000 gallon tanker
on a Peterbuilt chassis.
February 2014:
East Hartford: The fire department shop did a complete refurbishment of the squad truck.
East Hartford: EHFD has retired the Sutphen spare aerial from service.
Waterford: A new pumper for the Jordan company in town has been awarded to E-One and is currently in progress.
Fairfield: Fairfield Fire is spec'ing a new apparatus which I will elaborate more on down the road.
Milford: The town approved the purchase of a new quint for the fire department which is currently out to bid.
New Britain:
The spec is out for 1 new aerial truck. It was supposed to be for
two new aerials, however only one is being ordered. Bids open on Friday
February 28, 2014.
Haddam: Haddam
Fire took delivery of a 2013 US Tanker on a Kenworth chassis 2700/1000
which should go into service late March. They're also spec'ing a new
pumper.
Madison: The North Madison Fire Department is currently outfitting an F-250 pick-up as the department utility service vehicle.
Chester: 2014 Chevy Silverado 3500 Reading utility body delivered being outfitted for service.
Bridgeport:
Rescue Co 5 has been assigned and is now running a black over red 2013
Pierce Arrow XT Walk Around Heavy Rescue. Also Engine 1 is running a
2013 Pierce Arrow XT pumper which went online a few weeks ago.
Hamden:
Hamden has placed an order for new rescue trucks very much like New
Haven Fire Emergency Unit #1. They will be Ford crew cab pick-ups with
caps and slide out trays for medical equipment. I believe it will be a
late spring or early summer before the new rescue's are on line.
Kent:
Kent took delivery of the KME tower and engine this weekend and spent
Sunday 2/2 training and flowing water. The ambulance is due within the
next week or so. It is a Lifeline on a GMC chassis.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
January 2014 CT Fire Truck News
(From connfire.com)
North Branford: Rescue 1 will be assigned a 2013 PL Custom on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue. It is due in town the week of January 20. The current Rescue 1, a Chevy Suburban first responder truck, will either become Rescue 11 or Emergency 1. The current Rescue 11, a 1988 GMC/E-One Walk In will be sold or disposed of.
Kent: There is a lot happening in Kent this year. First, a new ambulance is on order and I believe the plan is for them to run two ambulances. Also, a Firematic BRAT brush truck is also on order to replace the brush trucks. The town approved funds to purchase used from a department in Maryland a 2004 KME 102' Tower Ladder and included in the sale is a 1991 KME pumper truck. The department and KME mechanics already made the trip down south to look at the apparatus and funding has made it through all the major hurdles. I believe the pumper will replace Engine 5. The tower will be sent out for a new paint job and a minor refurbish prior to coming to Kent. All apparatus should be in Kent late springtime. Looking forward to photographing the new pieces.
Bethany: A new Ford SUV has been delivered and is being prepared for service to replace 1-Lima-1 which is an EMS fly car. Lima is the South Central CMED designation for Bethany.
Woodbridge: Tanker-8 has been assigned a recently delivered US Tanker on a Freightliner chassis 3000GWT/1000GPM. I am also working on confirming funds have been approved for an additional apparatus, but need to confirm before I will post any details.
Mystic: The Mystic Fire Department has placed into service a 2013 Marion on a Spartan chassis walk around rescue truck
Beacon Falls: Funding has been approved to purchase an aerial truck.
Branford: I am being told that both Engine 2 and Rescue 1 are slated for refurbishments this year. I have not been able to confirm nor do I know the extent of the refurbishments.
Ansonia: Ansonia Rescue Medical Services has placed into service (2) ambulances - (1) is brand new the other was a used one. Also purchased was a gator, 20 passenger bus and a new ems fly car is on order. I will get the specs and post them soon.
Andover: 2013 Lifeline on a Chevy chassis ambulance is in service
Andover: Engine Tanker 215 - 1991 E-One Cyclone/2013 GK Refurbish 1000GWT/1500GPM.
Litchfield: The Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department has on order a SVI tanker on a Spartan Gladiator chassis 2500/GWT 1500/GPM.
Litchfield: The Bantam Volunteer Fire Department has on order a new ambulance.
East Haddam: 20?? SVI walk around rescue truck on a Ford crew cab chassis.
Haddam: 2013 US Tanker on a Kenworth chassis 2700/GWT 1000/GPM tanker.
East Granby: 2013 Four Guys on a Kenworth chassis 3200 gallon elliptical tanker.
Windsor Locks: Funds have been approved and the building process has begun for the current aerial scope to be mounted on a new Seagrave cab and chassis. The current aerial scope will be removed from service in the spring to limit the department down time without an aerial device. I believe the truck should be complete for the summer time.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department has on order a new ambulance which will give them a total of three to operate, an ems fly car and a FMO vehicle.
East Hampton: East Hampton Fire took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT that replaced both an older pumper and tanker that were sold at auction.
East Hartford: Engine 5 will be assigned a 2013 Seagrave pumper which will likely be the first engine delivered in Connecticut for 2014.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 500GWT/1500GPM.
Bridgeport: Rescue 5 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT Walk Around Heavy Rescue.
Stonington: Wequetequock Fire has taken delivery of a KME pumper truck. This addition will make the department an all KME fleet.
Stonington: Pawcatuck has placed an order with E-One for a Typhoon pumper 500GWT/1500GPM. This will become T-41 and replace the Seagrave pumper. This will make Pawcatuck an all E-One fleet.
Farmington: The Farmington Center Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Swab emergency vehicle on a Ford F-350 chassis. It will be identical to the other Swab rescue trucks in town and is an EMS first responder vehicle. I believe they are currently working on spec's for two pumper trucks for the 2013-2014 budget.
Bridgewater: Bridgewater Fire replaced the green Chevy/Pierce brush truck with a Ford F-550/FD Built brush truck. The former brush truck has been disposed of.
Danbury: Danbury Fire has placed an order with Pierce for an Arrow XT Mid Mount Tower which will be very similar to Bridgeport Truck 5.
Danbury: Car-56, the department mechanic service truck has been assigned a 2013 Ford F-250 utility body.
Danbury: Special Response Vehicle has been delivered but is not in service yet. It is a Ford F-250 similar to New Haven Emergency Unit #1.
Danbury: Danbury Fire Car 30 has be assigned a 2013 Ford Expedition.
Danbury: Squad 6 is a SVI on a Spartan Metro Star Walk Around Lighting and Air truck.
Killingly: The Attawaugan Fire District took delivery of a 2013 Smeal on a Spartan chassis 2850GWT 1750GPM pumper tanker.
Coventry: The North Coventry Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2013 Rescue 1 Walk Around Heavy Rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis heavy rescue 300GWT/250GPM
Cromwell: 2013 Pierce Impel 75' RMA 500GWT 1500GPM (Ladder 3 at West Street).
Columbia: 1991 E-One Custom pumper / 2013 GK refurbishment 750GWT 1250/GPM.
Clinton: 2013 SVI on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue.
Canton: Engine 1 and Engine 4 have been assigned 2013 4-Guys pumpers on Spartan chassis. Engine-4 American LaFrance will become Engine 6 and be stationed out of North Canton.
Lebanon: Rescue 106 has been assigned a Rescue 1 walk around heavy rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis.
Derby: Derby Fire has purchased a Ford to replace the brush truck. Specs and photos to be posted in the near future.
Derby: Derby Storms Ambulance Corp has sent FD-10, the second ambulance in town out for a complete refurbishment. The box will be remounted on a new International cab and chassis. I believe the current International cab and chassis will have a utility body put on it and be used as a dive truck.
Hamden: The Dunbar Hill Volunteer Fire Company recently took Engine 8, a 1984 Mack CF pumper out of service. It was replaced with a 1992 Pierce Dash pumper out of Brewster, New York.
Groton: The Center Groton Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Marion walk around rescue on a Dodge chassis in the springtime.
Guilford: Guilford placed an order with 4-Guys for 2 3,500 Gallon tankers on Spartan 2 person cab and chassis. Delivery should be early summer.
Guilford: Grants funds have been awarded to Guilford for a new fire boat.
Wallingford: Sutphen is currently building a new pumper which will be assigned to Engine 1. It is due to be in for late Spring.
Washington: Currently on the drawing board (being spec'd out) include a pumper truck and rescue truck.
Waterbury: Waterbury was looking for at least one possibly more pumpers to beef up the reserve apparatus. I'm not sure if anything has been found.
Norwich: Norwich Fire placed into service a Ferrara pumper as Engine 3.
Lyme: The Lyme Fire Department has on order a brush truck which is slated for delivery in the springtime.
Mansfield: I believe the new engine tanker will be a Smeal / Spartan due in later this year.
Mansfield: Mansfield Fire has taken delivery of a Lifeline ambulance.
Middlebury: Squad-1 has been assigned a 2011 Pierce on a Freightliner chassis rescue pumper. It was purchased used from a department in New York.
West Hartford: 1 KME Rescue Pumper is in with the second due in early 2014.
Wethersfield: Wethersfield Fire has signed a contract with Sutphen for a 75' aerial truck
.
Wilton: Wilton Fire has on order a Marion tanker which will be on a Spartan Gladiator chassis 2500GWT 1500GPM.
Woodbury: GK on a Spartan chassis delivered in late 2013 (Engine 4).
Watertown: Watertown has put out to bid a new aerial truck.
Ledyard: The Ledyard Center Fire Department placed into service a Ferrara pumper.
Hebron: Hebron has on order a 4-Guys pumper on a Spartan chassis.
Deep River: 2007 American LaFrance 100' MMA 300GWT 2000GPM.
Hartford: Hartford is currently working on a few apparatus projects including at least 1 aerial truck, a new tactical unit and some pumpers. The Tactical Unit is still being spec'd out but I believe a new aerial truck has been ordered. As soon as I confirm this, I will post additional info.
South Windsor: Sutphen has been awarded the bid for a new pumper which should be delivered next summer.
New Haven: New Haven Fire has on order 3 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers. They will replace Engine 5, Engine 9 and Engine 11. Delivery will likely be early summer. Also, a refurbished Emergency Unit #2 and hydrant truck are all in the works.
Pomfret: Pomfret Fire has taken delivery of a Smeal on a Spartan chassis a rescue pumper.
Preston: Preston Fire is currently putting out bids for a new pumper truck.
Sherman: Currently being spec'd out is a new ambulance and pumper truck
Simsbury: Simsbury has placed an order with 4-Guys for two pumpers on Spartan chassis due in for late spring.
Somers: Somers is currently spec'ing out a new tanker which should be approved for the next budget.
Stafford: West Stafford took delivery of a Dodge with a utility body for a rescue truck
Sharon: Sharon Fire recently refurbished the brush truck
Shelton: Shelton Fire has four new pieces due in this spring. This is the line-up...
Echo Hose: Pierce Heavy Rescue Pumper
Huntington: Pierce Heavy Rescue
Pine Rock Park: KME Quint
White Hills: KME Quint
New Milford: New Milford Ambulance has another ambulance currently on order, unsure as to the manufacturer or delivery time frame.
Harwinton: The Harwinton Fire Department has placed into service a new brush truck.
Milford: Milford is still working on a new apparatus. To the best of knowledge, nothing has been awarded.
Middlefield: GK on a HME chassis pumper due in late spring 2014.
Durham: 2013 Rosenbauer on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue.
Naugatuck: The Naugatuck Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Marion on a Spartan chassis pumper. Also, both Pierce engine's are being refurbished and will become department spare pumpers.
New Britain: NBFD is currently going out to bid for 2 95' mid-mounted aerial trucks.
New Canaan: New Canaan will be taking delivery of a Marion on a Spartan chassis rescue pumper in the springtime.
East Haven: The new cab and chassis for Squad 5 has arrived. It is currently get work done to prepare it for service (radios, siren, warning lights, etc...) and then Squad-5's body will be mounted on the new cab and chassis. The former Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 1997 Ford E-One Ambulance style box will be mounted on the current Squad 5 chassis.
Ellington: Ellington Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline ambulance on a Chevy chassis.
East Lyme: East Lyme has taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline ambulance on a Chevy chassis.
Stamford: Stamford Fire took delivery of a KME pumper the Fall of 2013. They have 2 KME pumpers on order due in by April. I believe in the capital improvements plan a new heavy rescue, aerial truck and a few pumpers are going to be included.
Stratford: Engine 2 has been assigned a Sutphen Quint.
Tolland: Tolland Fire has taken delivery of Kensington's former ladder. I believe it went to Firematic for some refurbishment work and will now serve Tolland.
Trumbull: Trumbull Ambulance has added at least 1, possibly 2 Sprinters to its fleet of ambulances.
Trumbull: Nichols Fire should be finalizing the bid for a new heavy rescue truck.
Enfield: The Hazardville Fire Department in Enfield recently took delivery of a Seagrave pumper. The 1994 Spartan / Saulsbury is currently up for sale.
New Fairfield: The New Fairfield Fire Department has recently placed an order for a new ambulance.
West Haven: The West Shore Fire Department has placed into service an ambulance that once served Willimantic as Car 40. It will be cross staffed when a commercial ambulance is not available.
Fire Stations:
North Haven: The fire headquarters project as well as the new Montowese Station #2 fire house projects seem to be moving along. I believe the rough time frame to have everything completed is Spring 2014. After that, the Ridge Road and Northwest Fire Stations will be remodeled.
Enfield: The Thompsonville Fire Department has broken ground on a new fire station. It will replace the current firehouse located at 11 Pearl Street.
Lebanon: The Lebanon Fire Department is currently looking to possibly build a small fire sub-station in a section of town that is a reach from headquarters. I think a simple two bay metal clad building is what they will be building. It is in the very early stages.
Harwinton: Harwinton ambulance is currently working on building a new station next door to Harwinton Fire.
North Stonington: Funds have been approved for a new fire and ems facility near the current fire headquarters.
Greenwich: The town approved funds for another fire station in a northern section of town. Also fire headquarters is coming along. Unsure of a time frame for completion.
January 2014
North Branford: Rescue 1 will be assigned a 2013 PL Custom on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue. It is due in town the week of January 20. The current Rescue 1, a Chevy Suburban first responder truck, will either become Rescue 11 or Emergency 1. The current Rescue 11, a 1988 GMC/E-One Walk In will be sold or disposed of.
Kent: There is a lot happening in Kent this year. First, a new ambulance is on order and I believe the plan is for them to run two ambulances. Also, a Firematic BRAT brush truck is also on order to replace the brush trucks. The town approved funds to purchase used from a department in Maryland a 2004 KME 102' Tower Ladder and included in the sale is a 1991 KME pumper truck. The department and KME mechanics already made the trip down south to look at the apparatus and funding has made it through all the major hurdles. I believe the pumper will replace Engine 5. The tower will be sent out for a new paint job and a minor refurbish prior to coming to Kent. All apparatus should be in Kent late springtime. Looking forward to photographing the new pieces.
Bethany: A new Ford SUV has been delivered and is being prepared for service to replace 1-Lima-1 which is an EMS fly car. Lima is the South Central CMED designation for Bethany.
Woodbridge: Tanker-8 has been assigned a recently delivered US Tanker on a Freightliner chassis 3000GWT/1000GPM. I am also working on confirming funds have been approved for an additional apparatus, but need to confirm before I will post any details.
Mystic: The Mystic Fire Department has placed into service a 2013 Marion on a Spartan chassis walk around rescue truck
Beacon Falls: Funding has been approved to purchase an aerial truck.
Branford: I am being told that both Engine 2 and Rescue 1 are slated for refurbishments this year. I have not been able to confirm nor do I know the extent of the refurbishments.
Ansonia: Ansonia Rescue Medical Services has placed into service (2) ambulances - (1) is brand new the other was a used one. Also purchased was a gator, 20 passenger bus and a new ems fly car is on order. I will get the specs and post them soon.
Andover: 2013 Lifeline on a Chevy chassis ambulance is in service
Andover: Engine Tanker 215 - 1991 E-One Cyclone/2013 GK Refurbish 1000GWT/1500GPM.
Litchfield: The Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department has on order a SVI tanker on a Spartan Gladiator chassis 2500/GWT 1500/GPM.
Litchfield: The Bantam Volunteer Fire Department has on order a new ambulance.
East Haddam: 20?? SVI walk around rescue truck on a Ford crew cab chassis.
Haddam: 2013 US Tanker on a Kenworth chassis 2700/GWT 1000/GPM tanker.
East Granby: 2013 Four Guys on a Kenworth chassis 3200 gallon elliptical tanker.
Windsor Locks: Funds have been approved and the building process has begun for the current aerial scope to be mounted on a new Seagrave cab and chassis. The current aerial scope will be removed from service in the spring to limit the department down time without an aerial device. I believe the truck should be complete for the summer time.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department has on order a new ambulance which will give them a total of three to operate, an ems fly car and a FMO vehicle.
East Hampton: East Hampton Fire took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT that replaced both an older pumper and tanker that were sold at auction.
East Hartford: Engine 5 will be assigned a 2013 Seagrave pumper which will likely be the first engine delivered in Connecticut for 2014.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 500GWT/1500GPM.
Bridgeport: Rescue 5 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT Walk Around Heavy Rescue.
Stonington: Wequetequock Fire has taken delivery of a KME pumper truck. This addition will make the department an all KME fleet.
Stonington: Pawcatuck has placed an order with E-One for a Typhoon pumper 500GWT/1500GPM. This will become T-41 and replace the Seagrave pumper. This will make Pawcatuck an all E-One fleet.
Farmington: The Farmington Center Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Swab emergency vehicle on a Ford F-350 chassis. It will be identical to the other Swab rescue trucks in town and is an EMS first responder vehicle. I believe they are currently working on spec's for two pumper trucks for the 2013-2014 budget.
Bridgewater: Bridgewater Fire replaced the green Chevy/Pierce brush truck with a Ford F-550/FD Built brush truck. The former brush truck has been disposed of.
Danbury: Danbury Fire has placed an order with Pierce for an Arrow XT Mid Mount Tower which will be very similar to Bridgeport Truck 5.
Danbury: Car-56, the department mechanic service truck has been assigned a 2013 Ford F-250 utility body.
Danbury: Special Response Vehicle has been delivered but is not in service yet. It is a Ford F-250 similar to New Haven Emergency Unit #1.
Danbury: Danbury Fire Car 30 has be assigned a 2013 Ford Expedition.
Danbury: Squad 6 is a SVI on a Spartan Metro Star Walk Around Lighting and Air truck.
Killingly: The Attawaugan Fire District took delivery of a 2013 Smeal on a Spartan chassis 2850GWT 1750GPM pumper tanker.
Coventry: The North Coventry Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2013 Rescue 1 Walk Around Heavy Rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis heavy rescue 300GWT/250GPM
Cromwell: 2013 Pierce Impel 75' RMA 500GWT 1500GPM (Ladder 3 at West Street).
Columbia: 1991 E-One Custom pumper / 2013 GK refurbishment 750GWT 1250/GPM.
Clinton: 2013 SVI on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue.
Canton: Engine 1 and Engine 4 have been assigned 2013 4-Guys pumpers on Spartan chassis. Engine-4 American LaFrance will become Engine 6 and be stationed out of North Canton.
Lebanon: Rescue 106 has been assigned a Rescue 1 walk around heavy rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis.
Derby: Derby Fire has purchased a Ford to replace the brush truck. Specs and photos to be posted in the near future.
Derby: Derby Storms Ambulance Corp has sent FD-10, the second ambulance in town out for a complete refurbishment. The box will be remounted on a new International cab and chassis. I believe the current International cab and chassis will have a utility body put on it and be used as a dive truck.
Hamden: The Dunbar Hill Volunteer Fire Company recently took Engine 8, a 1984 Mack CF pumper out of service. It was replaced with a 1992 Pierce Dash pumper out of Brewster, New York.
Groton: The Center Groton Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Marion walk around rescue on a Dodge chassis in the springtime.
Guilford: Guilford placed an order with 4-Guys for 2 3,500 Gallon tankers on Spartan 2 person cab and chassis. Delivery should be early summer.
Guilford: Grants funds have been awarded to Guilford for a new fire boat.
Wallingford: Sutphen is currently building a new pumper which will be assigned to Engine 1. It is due to be in for late Spring.
Washington: Currently on the drawing board (being spec'd out) include a pumper truck and rescue truck.
Waterbury: Waterbury was looking for at least one possibly more pumpers to beef up the reserve apparatus. I'm not sure if anything has been found.
Norwich: Norwich Fire placed into service a Ferrara pumper as Engine 3.
Lyme: The Lyme Fire Department has on order a brush truck which is slated for delivery in the springtime.
Mansfield: I believe the new engine tanker will be a Smeal / Spartan due in later this year.
Mansfield: Mansfield Fire has taken delivery of a Lifeline ambulance.
Middlebury: Squad-1 has been assigned a 2011 Pierce on a Freightliner chassis rescue pumper. It was purchased used from a department in New York.
West Hartford: 1 KME Rescue Pumper is in with the second due in early 2014.
Wethersfield: Wethersfield Fire has signed a contract with Sutphen for a 75' aerial truck
.
Wilton: Wilton Fire has on order a Marion tanker which will be on a Spartan Gladiator chassis 2500GWT 1500GPM.
Woodbury: GK on a Spartan chassis delivered in late 2013 (Engine 4).
Watertown: Watertown has put out to bid a new aerial truck.
Ledyard: The Ledyard Center Fire Department placed into service a Ferrara pumper.
Hebron: Hebron has on order a 4-Guys pumper on a Spartan chassis.
Deep River: 2007 American LaFrance 100' MMA 300GWT 2000GPM.
Hartford: Hartford is currently working on a few apparatus projects including at least 1 aerial truck, a new tactical unit and some pumpers. The Tactical Unit is still being spec'd out but I believe a new aerial truck has been ordered. As soon as I confirm this, I will post additional info.
South Windsor: Sutphen has been awarded the bid for a new pumper which should be delivered next summer.
New Haven: New Haven Fire has on order 3 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers. They will replace Engine 5, Engine 9 and Engine 11. Delivery will likely be early summer. Also, a refurbished Emergency Unit #2 and hydrant truck are all in the works.
Pomfret: Pomfret Fire has taken delivery of a Smeal on a Spartan chassis a rescue pumper.
Preston: Preston Fire is currently putting out bids for a new pumper truck.
Sherman: Currently being spec'd out is a new ambulance and pumper truck
Simsbury: Simsbury has placed an order with 4-Guys for two pumpers on Spartan chassis due in for late spring.
Somers: Somers is currently spec'ing out a new tanker which should be approved for the next budget.
Stafford: West Stafford took delivery of a Dodge with a utility body for a rescue truck
Sharon: Sharon Fire recently refurbished the brush truck
Shelton: Shelton Fire has four new pieces due in this spring. This is the line-up...
Echo Hose: Pierce Heavy Rescue Pumper
Huntington: Pierce Heavy Rescue
Pine Rock Park: KME Quint
White Hills: KME Quint
New Milford: New Milford Ambulance has another ambulance currently on order, unsure as to the manufacturer or delivery time frame.
Harwinton: The Harwinton Fire Department has placed into service a new brush truck.
Milford: Milford is still working on a new apparatus. To the best of knowledge, nothing has been awarded.
Middlefield: GK on a HME chassis pumper due in late spring 2014.
Durham: 2013 Rosenbauer on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue.
Naugatuck: The Naugatuck Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Marion on a Spartan chassis pumper. Also, both Pierce engine's are being refurbished and will become department spare pumpers.
New Britain: NBFD is currently going out to bid for 2 95' mid-mounted aerial trucks.
New Canaan: New Canaan will be taking delivery of a Marion on a Spartan chassis rescue pumper in the springtime.
East Haven: The new cab and chassis for Squad 5 has arrived. It is currently get work done to prepare it for service (radios, siren, warning lights, etc...) and then Squad-5's body will be mounted on the new cab and chassis. The former Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 1997 Ford E-One Ambulance style box will be mounted on the current Squad 5 chassis.
Ellington: Ellington Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline ambulance on a Chevy chassis.
East Lyme: East Lyme has taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline ambulance on a Chevy chassis.
Stamford: Stamford Fire took delivery of a KME pumper the Fall of 2013. They have 2 KME pumpers on order due in by April. I believe in the capital improvements plan a new heavy rescue, aerial truck and a few pumpers are going to be included.
Stratford: Engine 2 has been assigned a Sutphen Quint.
Tolland: Tolland Fire has taken delivery of Kensington's former ladder. I believe it went to Firematic for some refurbishment work and will now serve Tolland.
Trumbull: Trumbull Ambulance has added at least 1, possibly 2 Sprinters to its fleet of ambulances.
Trumbull: Nichols Fire should be finalizing the bid for a new heavy rescue truck.
Enfield: The Hazardville Fire Department in Enfield recently took delivery of a Seagrave pumper. The 1994 Spartan / Saulsbury is currently up for sale.
New Fairfield: The New Fairfield Fire Department has recently placed an order for a new ambulance.
West Haven: The West Shore Fire Department has placed into service an ambulance that once served Willimantic as Car 40. It will be cross staffed when a commercial ambulance is not available.
Fire Stations:
North Haven: The fire headquarters project as well as the new Montowese Station #2 fire house projects seem to be moving along. I believe the rough time frame to have everything completed is Spring 2014. After that, the Ridge Road and Northwest Fire Stations will be remodeled.
Enfield: The Thompsonville Fire Department has broken ground on a new fire station. It will replace the current firehouse located at 11 Pearl Street.
Lebanon: The Lebanon Fire Department is currently looking to possibly build a small fire sub-station in a section of town that is a reach from headquarters. I think a simple two bay metal clad building is what they will be building. It is in the very early stages.
Harwinton: Harwinton ambulance is currently working on building a new station next door to Harwinton Fire.
North Stonington: Funds have been approved for a new fire and ems facility near the current fire headquarters.
Greenwich: The town approved funds for another fire station in a northern section of town. Also fire headquarters is coming along. Unsure of a time frame for completion.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
October 2013 Fire Truck News n' Things UPDATED
(From connfire.com)
October 2013:
Norwalk: The Norwalk Fire Department moved into the new fire headquarters. That is a facility I cannot wait to see. It is on the same ground where the old Volk Central Fire Headquarters sat and can be seen from I-95. I am eager to get a tour of the new facility.
Middlebury: Middlebury Fire has replaced the rescue with a rescue pumper that was purchased used from New York. I hope to photograph that truck this year.
Waterbury: Waterbury Fire is looking for a used pumper to add to the fleet.
Beacon Falls: The Beacon Falls Fire Department has been awarded funding for a ladder truck. The last ladder truck they ran was a Crown (remember from Emergency!). Crown Fire Apparatus was popular on the West Coast while Maxim was popular on the East Coast.
Ansonia: Both of Ansonia's new ambulances are in service. I should have picture's and spec's soon.
North Stonington: North Stonington has approved funding for a brand new facility to be built across the street from the current fire station. The new facility will be a combine fire and ambulance station from my understanding.
Old Saybrook: The Old Saybrook Fire Department is working on spec'ing a new engine.
Trumbull: Long Hill Fire Department will be completely remodeling one of the fire stations.
Shelton: On order are two 77' Rear Mount Quints one for Pine Rock and the other for White Hills as well as a Pierce heavy rescue for Huntington and a Pierce Heavy Rescue Pumper for Echo Hose. A springtime delivery is expected for all apparatus.
Derby: Storms Ambulance Corp will be sending out FD-10 so the body can be remounted on a new chassis. The current International chassis will have a utility body installed and become a dive truck.
East Hartford: Engine 3 has been assigned a 2004 Seagrave pumper which was in the show Rescue Me. The former Engine 3 Seagrave pumper has moved into reserve status.
Kent: Kent Fire ordered a Chevy / Lifeline ambulance.
Sherman: Sherman has two committees spec'ing out a new pumper and new ambulance.
Westbrook: Paperwork should be signed this week with Seagrave for a 75' Aerialscope to replace the current aerialscope serving the department.
Middlefield: Middlefield currently has an engine in production.
Waterbury: Waterbury is currently looking to purchase a used pumper truck.
Woodbury: Woodbury Ambulance has moved into a new facility about a mile from the main station where they were housed prior to moving into this facility.
Woodbury: Woodbury should be taking delivery of the new Spartan/GK in the next couple of months.
Durham: The Durham Fire Dept should be taking delivery of the new rescue this month.
North Branford: To the best of my knowledge, Medic 4 is now running with the refurbished ambulance. It is a 2007 AEV on a new Terra Star chassis. The second ambulance will go out after the first of the year for a refurbishment.
New Britain: NBFD is currently shopping for two aerial trucks. The department got a grant to replace one aerial and capital improvements included a new aerial truck. I know they have looked at several manufacturers, but I do not believe they have made any final decisions.
October 2013:
Norwalk: The Norwalk Fire Department moved into the new fire headquarters. That is a facility I cannot wait to see. It is on the same ground where the old Volk Central Fire Headquarters sat and can be seen from I-95. I am eager to get a tour of the new facility.
Middlebury: Middlebury Fire has replaced the rescue with a rescue pumper that was purchased used from New York. I hope to photograph that truck this year.
Waterbury: Waterbury Fire is looking for a used pumper to add to the fleet.
Beacon Falls: The Beacon Falls Fire Department has been awarded funding for a ladder truck. The last ladder truck they ran was a Crown (remember from Emergency!). Crown Fire Apparatus was popular on the West Coast while Maxim was popular on the East Coast.
Ansonia: Both of Ansonia's new ambulances are in service. I should have picture's and spec's soon.
North Stonington: North Stonington has approved funding for a brand new facility to be built across the street from the current fire station. The new facility will be a combine fire and ambulance station from my understanding.
Old Saybrook: The Old Saybrook Fire Department is working on spec'ing a new engine.
Trumbull: Long Hill Fire Department will be completely remodeling one of the fire stations.
Shelton: On order are two 77' Rear Mount Quints one for Pine Rock and the other for White Hills as well as a Pierce heavy rescue for Huntington and a Pierce Heavy Rescue Pumper for Echo Hose. A springtime delivery is expected for all apparatus.
Derby: Storms Ambulance Corp will be sending out FD-10 so the body can be remounted on a new chassis. The current International chassis will have a utility body installed and become a dive truck.
East Hartford: Engine 3 has been assigned a 2004 Seagrave pumper which was in the show Rescue Me. The former Engine 3 Seagrave pumper has moved into reserve status.
Kent: Kent Fire ordered a Chevy / Lifeline ambulance.
Sherman: Sherman has two committees spec'ing out a new pumper and new ambulance.
Westbrook: Paperwork should be signed this week with Seagrave for a 75' Aerialscope to replace the current aerialscope serving the department.
Middlefield: Middlefield currently has an engine in production.
Waterbury: Waterbury is currently looking to purchase a used pumper truck.
Woodbury: Woodbury Ambulance has moved into a new facility about a mile from the main station where they were housed prior to moving into this facility.
Woodbury: Woodbury should be taking delivery of the new Spartan/GK in the next couple of months.
Durham: The Durham Fire Dept should be taking delivery of the new rescue this month.
North Branford: To the best of my knowledge, Medic 4 is now running with the refurbished ambulance. It is a 2007 AEV on a new Terra Star chassis. The second ambulance will go out after the first of the year for a refurbishment.
New Britain: NBFD is currently shopping for two aerial trucks. The department got a grant to replace one aerial and capital improvements included a new aerial truck. I know they have looked at several manufacturers, but I do not believe they have made any final decisions.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
October 2013 CT Fire Truck News n' Things
(From connfire.com)
October 2013:
East Hartford: Engine 3 has been assigned a 2004 Seagrave pumper which was in the show Rescue Me. The former Engine 3 Seagrave pumper has moved into reserve status.
Kent: Kent Fire ordered a Chevy / Lifeline ambulance.
Sherman: Sherman has two committees spec'ing out a new pumper and new ambulance.
Westbrook: Paperwork should be signed this week with Seagrave for a 75' Aerialscope to replace the current aerialscope serving the department.
Middlefield: Middlefield currently has an engine in production.
Waterbury: Waterbury is currently looking to purchase a used pumper truck.
Woodbury: Woodbury Ambulance has moved into a new facility about a mile from the main station where they were housed prior to moving into this facility.
Woodbury: Woodbury should be taking delivery of the new Spartan/GK in the next couple of months.
Durham: The Durham Fire Dept should be taking delivery of the new rescue this month.
North Branford: To the best of my knowledge, Medic 4 is now running with the refurbished ambulance. It is a 2007 AEV on a new Terra Star chassis. The second ambulance will go out after the first of the year for a refurbishment.
New Britain: NBFD is currently shopping for two aerial trucks. The department got a grant to replace one aerial and capital improvements included a new aerial truck. I know they have looked at several manufacturers, but I do not believe they have made any final decisions.
October 2013:
East Hartford: Engine 3 has been assigned a 2004 Seagrave pumper which was in the show Rescue Me. The former Engine 3 Seagrave pumper has moved into reserve status.
Kent: Kent Fire ordered a Chevy / Lifeline ambulance.
Sherman: Sherman has two committees spec'ing out a new pumper and new ambulance.
Westbrook: Paperwork should be signed this week with Seagrave for a 75' Aerialscope to replace the current aerialscope serving the department.
Middlefield: Middlefield currently has an engine in production.
Waterbury: Waterbury is currently looking to purchase a used pumper truck.
Woodbury: Woodbury Ambulance has moved into a new facility about a mile from the main station where they were housed prior to moving into this facility.
Woodbury: Woodbury should be taking delivery of the new Spartan/GK in the next couple of months.
Durham: The Durham Fire Dept should be taking delivery of the new rescue this month.
North Branford: To the best of my knowledge, Medic 4 is now running with the refurbished ambulance. It is a 2007 AEV on a new Terra Star chassis. The second ambulance will go out after the first of the year for a refurbishment.
New Britain: NBFD is currently shopping for two aerial trucks. The department got a grant to replace one aerial and capital improvements included a new aerial truck. I know they have looked at several manufacturers, but I do not believe they have made any final decisions.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
How to pronounce town and city names in CT
Note: Many of these town name can be pronounced in Boston/Mass. accents. For example: Hartford-Hahtfid.
Andover - And-over. Simple.
Ansonia - An-sone-ee-uh.
Ashford - Ashfurd.
Barkhamsted - Bark-ham-sted. It's not "Barkams ted".
Beacon Falls - Beecon Falls.
Berlin - Bur-lin. Emphasis on the first syllable.
Bethany - Bethany. Not "Betha nye" and not Bethany (like zany)"
Bethel - Bethel. Again, emphasis on the first syllable.
Bethlehem - Bethlahem. Not "Bethleehem".
Bloomfield-Bloomfield.
Bolton-Boltin
Bozrah-Bozzrah.
Branford-Branfurd.
Bridgeport-Bridgeport.
Bridgewater-Bridgewater.
Bristol-Brissdul or Brisstol.
Brookfield-Brookfield.
Brooklyn-Brooklinn
Burlington-Burlingtin
Canaan-Cane-in
Canterbury-Cannerburry or Cannerberry
Canton-Cantin
Chaplin-Chaplin
Cheshire-Cheshur
Chester-Chess-tur
Clinton-Clintin
Colchester-Colchesturr
Colebrook-Colebrook
Columbia-Cuhlumbia
Cornwall-Cornwahl
Coventry-Cahventree
Cromwell-Crahmwell
Danbury-Danburry or Danberry
Darien-Dairy-enn
Deep River-Deep Rivurr
Derby-Durrbee
Durham-Durrum
East Granby-East Granbee
East Haddam-East Haddam
East Hampton-East Hamtin
East Hartford-East Hartfurd
East Haven - East Hayvin
East Lyme-East Lime
East Windsor-East Winzur
Eastford-Eastfurd
Easton-eestin
Ellington-Ellingtin
Enfield-Enfield
Essex-Essicks
Fairfield-Fairfield
Farmington-Farmingtin
Franklin-Franklinn
Glastonbury-Glastonburry or Glastonberry
Goshen-Go-shin
Granby-Granbee
Greenwich-Gren-itch
Griswold-Griswold
Groton-Grahtin
Guilford-Gillfurd
Haddam-Haddam
Hamden-Hamdin
Hampton-Hamptin
Hartford-Hartfurd
Hartland-Hartlind
Harwinton-Harwintin or Harwint-in
Hebron-Heebrin
Kent-Kent
Killingly-Killinglee
Killingworth-Killingwurth
Lebanon-Lebanin
Ledyard-Led-yird
Lisbon-Lisbin
Litchfield-Litchfield
Lyme-Lime
Madison-Madasin
Manchester-Manchester
Mansfield-Mansfield
Marlborough-Marr-boroh or Marl-boroh. 2 syllables, people!
Meriden-Merradin
Middlebury-Middleburry or Middleberry
Middlefield-Middlefield
Middletown-Middletown
Monroe-Munroh or Monroh
Milford-Milfurd
Montville-Mahntville NOT Mantville
Morris-Morris
Naugatuck-Nog-a-tuck
New Britain-New Brittan
New Canaan-New Cane-in
New Fairfield-New Fairfield
New Hartford-New Hartfurd
New Haven-New Hayvin
New London-New Lund-in
New Milford-New Milfurd
Newington-Newingtin
Newtown-Newtown. Exactly what it looks like.
Norfolk-Norfolk or Norfick
North Branford-North Branfurd
North Canaan-North Cane-in
North Haven-North Hayvin
North Stonington-North Stone-ing-tin
Norwalk-Norwalk/Norwock
Norwich-Norwitch/Norwich
Old Lyme-Old Lime
Old Saybrook-Old Saybrook
Orange-Orringe or Arringe
Oxford
Plainfield-Plainfield
Plainville-Plainville
Plymouth-Plimmith
Pomfret-Pomfret
Portland-Portland or Portlind
Preston-Prestin
Prospect-Prospect/Prahspect
Putnam-Putnum
Redding-Redding
Ridgefield-Ridgefield
Rocky Hill-Rocky Hill
Roxbury-Rocksburry or Rocksberry
Salem-Sailum/Sale-um
Salisbury-Sal-iz-burry or Sal-iz-berry
Scotland-Scotlind
Seymour-Seemore
Sharon-Share-in
Shelton-Sheltin
Sherman-Shurmin
Simsbury-Simsburry or Simsberry
Somers-Summers or Sahmurs
South Windsor-South Winzur
Southbury-Southburry or Southberry
Southington-Suthingtin
Sprague-Sprayg
Stafford-Staffurd
Stamford-Stamfurd
Sterling-Sturling
Stonington-Sto-ning-tin
Stratford-Stratfurd
Suffield-Suffield
Thomaston-Thomastin
Thompson-Tompsin
Tolland-Tawl-ind
Torrington-Tore-ingtin
Trumbull-Trumbull
Union-Yoonyin/Union
Vernon-Vernin
Voluntown-Vallintown
Wallingford-Wallingfurd
Warren-War-in
Washington-Washingtin
Waterbury-Waterburry or Waterberry
Waterford-Waterfurd
West Hartford-West Hartfurd
West Haven-West Hayvin
Westbrook-Westbrook
Weston-Westin
Westport-Westport or Wessport
Wethersfield-Wethersfield
Willington-Willingtin
Wilton-Wiltin
Winchester-Winchester
Windham-Windum
Windsor-Winzur
Windsor Locks-Winzur Locks
Wolcott-Wulkit
Woodbridge-Woodbridge
Woodbury-Woodburry or Woodberry
Woodstock-Wood-stock
Andover - And-over. Simple.
Ansonia - An-sone-ee-uh.
Ashford - Ashfurd.
Barkhamsted - Bark-ham-sted. It's not "Barkams ted".
Beacon Falls - Beecon Falls.
Berlin - Bur-lin. Emphasis on the first syllable.
Bethany - Bethany. Not "Betha nye" and not Bethany (like zany)"
Bethel - Bethel. Again, emphasis on the first syllable.
Bethlehem - Bethlahem. Not "Bethleehem".
Bloomfield-Bloomfield.
Bolton-Boltin
Bozrah-Bozzrah.
Branford-Branfurd.
Bridgeport-Bridgeport.
Bridgewater-Bridgewater.
Bristol-Brissdul or Brisstol.
Brookfield-Brookfield.
Brooklyn-Brooklinn
Burlington-Burlingtin
Canaan-Cane-in
Canterbury-Cannerburry or Cannerberry
Canton-Cantin
Chaplin-Chaplin
Cheshire-Cheshur
Chester-Chess-tur
Clinton-Clintin
Colchester-Colchesturr
Colebrook-Colebrook
Columbia-Cuhlumbia
Cornwall-Cornwahl
Coventry-Cahventree
Cromwell-Crahmwell
Danbury-Danburry or Danberry
Darien-Dairy-enn
Deep River-Deep Rivurr
Derby-Durrbee
Durham-Durrum
East Granby-East Granbee
East Haddam-East Haddam
East Hampton-East Hamtin
East Hartford-East Hartfurd
East Haven - East Hayvin
East Lyme-East Lime
East Windsor-East Winzur
Eastford-Eastfurd
Easton-eestin
Ellington-Ellingtin
Enfield-Enfield
Essex-Essicks
Fairfield-Fairfield
Farmington-Farmingtin
Franklin-Franklinn
Glastonbury-Glastonburry or Glastonberry
Goshen-Go-shin
Granby-Granbee
Greenwich-Gren-itch
Griswold-Griswold
Groton-Grahtin
Guilford-Gillfurd
Haddam-Haddam
Hamden-Hamdin
Hampton-Hamptin
Hartford-Hartfurd
Hartland-Hartlind
Harwinton-Harwintin or Harwint-in
Hebron-Heebrin
Kent-Kent
Killingly-Killinglee
Killingworth-Killingwurth
Lebanon-Lebanin
Ledyard-Led-yird
Lisbon-Lisbin
Litchfield-Litchfield
Lyme-Lime
Madison-Madasin
Manchester-Manchester
Mansfield-Mansfield
Marlborough-Marr-boroh or Marl-boroh. 2 syllables, people!
Meriden-Merradin
Middlebury-Middleburry or Middleberry
Middlefield-Middlefield
Middletown-Middletown
Monroe-Munroh or Monroh
Milford-Milfurd
Montville-Mahntville NOT Mantville
Morris-Morris
Naugatuck-Nog-a-tuck
New Britain-New Brittan
New Canaan-New Cane-in
New Fairfield-New Fairfield
New Hartford-New Hartfurd
New Haven-New Hayvin
New London-New Lund-in
New Milford-New Milfurd
Newington-Newingtin
Newtown-Newtown. Exactly what it looks like.
Norfolk-Norfolk or Norfick
North Branford-North Branfurd
North Canaan-North Cane-in
North Haven-North Hayvin
North Stonington-North Stone-ing-tin
Norwalk-Norwalk/Norwock
Norwich-Norwitch/Norwich
Old Lyme-Old Lime
Old Saybrook-Old Saybrook
Orange-Orringe or Arringe
Oxford
Plainfield-Plainfield
Plainville-Plainville
Plymouth-Plimmith
Pomfret-Pomfret
Portland-Portland or Portlind
Preston-Prestin
Prospect-Prospect/Prahspect
Putnam-Putnum
Redding-Redding
Ridgefield-Ridgefield
Rocky Hill-Rocky Hill
Roxbury-Rocksburry or Rocksberry
Salem-Sailum/Sale-um
Salisbury-Sal-iz-burry or Sal-iz-berry
Scotland-Scotlind
Seymour-Seemore
Sharon-Share-in
Shelton-Sheltin
Sherman-Shurmin
Simsbury-Simsburry or Simsberry
Somers-Summers or Sahmurs
South Windsor-South Winzur
Southbury-Southburry or Southberry
Southington-Suthingtin
Sprague-Sprayg
Stafford-Staffurd
Stamford-Stamfurd
Sterling-Sturling
Stonington-Sto-ning-tin
Stratford-Stratfurd
Suffield-Suffield
Thomaston-Thomastin
Thompson-Tompsin
Tolland-Tawl-ind
Torrington-Tore-ingtin
Trumbull-Trumbull
Union-Yoonyin/Union
Vernon-Vernin
Voluntown-Vallintown
Wallingford-Wallingfurd
Warren-War-in
Washington-Washingtin
Waterbury-Waterburry or Waterberry
Waterford-Waterfurd
West Hartford-West Hartfurd
West Haven-West Hayvin
Westbrook-Westbrook
Weston-Westin
Westport-Westport or Wessport
Wethersfield-Wethersfield
Willington-Willingtin
Wilton-Wiltin
Winchester-Winchester
Windham-Windum
Windsor-Winzur
Windsor Locks-Winzur Locks
Wolcott-Wulkit
Woodbridge-Woodbridge
Woodbury-Woodburry or Woodberry
Woodstock-Wood-stock
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Other Blogs I like.
Hello everyone. I'm back. I didn't really go anywhere, and I've still been posting on here, but, here I am. Today I'm going to show you a few blogs that I like.
The Lamley Group - Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars.
Conn. Museum Quest (CTMQ) - CT Museums (But not technically a blog).
The Size of CT - CT in general.
Daily Diesel Dose (Not Blogger) - Trucks and heavy equipment.
Dave's Cupboard (Hasn't been updated since Thanksgiving 2012) - Weird Food and Normal Restaurants.
Westfield Vol. Fire Dept. - The blog of my local vol. fire dept.
The Lamley Group - Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars.
Conn. Museum Quest (CTMQ) - CT Museums (But not technically a blog).
The Size of CT - CT in general.
Daily Diesel Dose (Not Blogger) - Trucks and heavy equipment.
Dave's Cupboard (Hasn't been updated since Thanksgiving 2012) - Weird Food and Normal Restaurants.
Westfield Vol. Fire Dept. - The blog of my local vol. fire dept.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
September 2013 CT Fire Trucks News n' Things UPDATED
September 2013:
From connfire.com
Simsbury: Four Guys and Simsbury Fire will be entering in negotiations for twin pumper trucks.
Mansfield: Bids have closed and will be awarding a bid fairly soon for a new engine tanker. The new ambulance has been delivered.
Wequetequock: The Wequetequock Fire Department will be taking delivery of a KME rescue pumper in November.
Pawcatuck: Pawcatuck Fire is currently spec'ing out a new engine.
Old Mystic: Old Mystic has put in a bid for Goshen Fire Department in Waterford engine that was just replaced to be a spare truck.
Center Groton Fire: The Center Groton Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Dodge Ram with a Marion walk around rescue body by April 2014.
West Stafford: The West Stafford Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Dodge Ram / Reading utility style body for the rescue truck before the end of the month.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department has on order a new ambulance, FMO vehicle and EMS fly car.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 and Rescue 5 should be delivered within the next few weeks.
Stratford: Stratford's Sutphen 75' Mid Mount Quint for Engine 2, should be delivered within the next few weeks.
Milford: Milford is currently spec'ing a new pumper to replace Engine 5.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 and Rescue 5 should both be completed and delivered from Pierce in September. Both are Pierce Arrow XT apparatus.
Kent: The Kent Fire Department placed an order with Firematic for a BRAT on a Ford Chassis which should be delivered early next year. They will also have a new ambulance before the end of the year. There is a group searching for a used aerial truck as well.
Washington: The Washington Fire Department is currently in the spec'ing stages for a new pumper truck.
North Branford: The North Branford Fire Department ambulance will be back in town tonight (8/27) from being refurbished and the second one will go out in about a week or so.
Ansonia: Ansonia Rescue Medical Services took delivery of two ambulances this week. One is refurbished on a Freightliner chassis and the other is brand new on a Ford chassis.
Danbury: The Danbury Fire Department has a new F-250 pick-up and Ford Expedition being prepared for service for the Asst Chief and SRV vehicle. They are also getting ready to order a mid mount aerial truck.
Meriden: The Meriden Fire Department Seagrave Tiller is in Windsor Locks at Fleetmasters getting outfitted for service.
Canton: Canton Fire should be taking delivery in October of two 4-Guys on Spartan Metro Star chassis 750GWT 1500GPM.
Somers: The Somers Fire Department took delivery of a Squad 146 and Squad 246 which are a pair of 4-Guys on Spartan Gladiator chassis rescue pumpers 1000GWT 1500GPM 30FOAM.
New Milford: The new Gaylordsville pumper I posted about a few months ago is a 4-Guys mounted on an International 4x4 chassis 500GWT 1500GPM w/ a large hose bed.
Beacon Falls: The Beacon Falls Fire Department has been given the approval for funding for an aerial truck.
Milford: Car 4 will be assigned a 2013 Ford Expedition which is currently being outfitted for service.
New Haven: Pierce has been awarded the bid for Engine 5, Engine 9 and Engine 11. They will be built on a Arrow XT chassis. E9 and E11 will be identical to E4 minus a few details such as a slightly longer cab. E5 will be longer as it will have a 500GWT/500FOAM/1500GPM.
Derby: The Derby Fire Department has taken delivery of a Ford Pick-Up truck which is being outfitted as the brush truck.
From connfire.com
Simsbury: Four Guys and Simsbury Fire will be entering in negotiations for twin pumper trucks.
Mansfield: Bids have closed and will be awarding a bid fairly soon for a new engine tanker. The new ambulance has been delivered.
Wequetequock: The Wequetequock Fire Department will be taking delivery of a KME rescue pumper in November.
Pawcatuck: Pawcatuck Fire is currently spec'ing out a new engine.
Old Mystic: Old Mystic has put in a bid for Goshen Fire Department in Waterford engine that was just replaced to be a spare truck.
Center Groton Fire: The Center Groton Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Dodge Ram with a Marion walk around rescue body by April 2014.
West Stafford: The West Stafford Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Dodge Ram / Reading utility style body for the rescue truck before the end of the month.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department has on order a new ambulance, FMO vehicle and EMS fly car.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 and Rescue 5 should be delivered within the next few weeks.
Stratford: Stratford's Sutphen 75' Mid Mount Quint for Engine 2, should be delivered within the next few weeks.
Milford: Milford is currently spec'ing a new pumper to replace Engine 5.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 and Rescue 5 should both be completed and delivered from Pierce in September. Both are Pierce Arrow XT apparatus.
Kent: The Kent Fire Department placed an order with Firematic for a BRAT on a Ford Chassis which should be delivered early next year. They will also have a new ambulance before the end of the year. There is a group searching for a used aerial truck as well.
Washington: The Washington Fire Department is currently in the spec'ing stages for a new pumper truck.
North Branford: The North Branford Fire Department ambulance will be back in town tonight (8/27) from being refurbished and the second one will go out in about a week or so.
Ansonia: Ansonia Rescue Medical Services took delivery of two ambulances this week. One is refurbished on a Freightliner chassis and the other is brand new on a Ford chassis.
Danbury: The Danbury Fire Department has a new F-250 pick-up and Ford Expedition being prepared for service for the Asst Chief and SRV vehicle. They are also getting ready to order a mid mount aerial truck.
Meriden: The Meriden Fire Department Seagrave Tiller is in Windsor Locks at Fleetmasters getting outfitted for service.
Canton: Canton Fire should be taking delivery in October of two 4-Guys on Spartan Metro Star chassis 750GWT 1500GPM.
Somers: The Somers Fire Department took delivery of a Squad 146 and Squad 246 which are a pair of 4-Guys on Spartan Gladiator chassis rescue pumpers 1000GWT 1500GPM 30FOAM.
New Milford: The new Gaylordsville pumper I posted about a few months ago is a 4-Guys mounted on an International 4x4 chassis 500GWT 1500GPM w/ a large hose bed.
Beacon Falls: The Beacon Falls Fire Department has been given the approval for funding for an aerial truck.
Milford: Car 4 will be assigned a 2013 Ford Expedition which is currently being outfitted for service.
New Haven: Pierce has been awarded the bid for Engine 5, Engine 9 and Engine 11. They will be built on a Arrow XT chassis. E9 and E11 will be identical to E4 minus a few details such as a slightly longer cab. E5 will be longer as it will have a 500GWT/500FOAM/1500GPM.
Derby: The Derby Fire Department has taken delivery of a Ford Pick-Up truck which is being outfitted as the brush truck.
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