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FOR SALE: 1999 New Lexington/American LaFrance Fire Engine...$165,000

Fully Equipped and Ready to be placed in service!!!

Engine: Detroit DDC60 470HP
Transmission: Allison HD 4060
Mileage: 53,500
Hours: 4,150
Pump: 1,500 GPM Hale Q Max
Water Tank: 750 Gallons
Trident Automatic Air Primer
Body: Stainless Steel, 6 person cab
Front Axle: 21,500lbs
Rear Axle: 27,000lbs
Generator: ... (Full Story & Photos)

Four members of the Apparatus Committee traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin, (February 18 to 20) to meet with the engineering and sales staff at Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. and conduct a "pre-build" conference for the construction of the new, Engine 141. This meeting is critical in the acceptance of the final design of the new pumper. The members spent 2-1/2 days working through the bid specification ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recall Number: 15-079
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-Extinguishers/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers
Hazard: A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly ... (Full Story & Photos)

MARYLAND FIRE DEATHS IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY SUMMON A NEED FOR FIRE PREVENTION AWARENESS

STATEWIDE (February 10, 2015) – The State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci wants to remind all Marylanders of the importance and value of fire prevention. Thirteen fire deaths have been recorded during the first 41 days of the New Year. Seven of these deaths involved victims under the age of 18. Five victims ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 29th units from Carroll, Howard, and Baltimore Counties were alerted for a house fire in the 900 Block of Putman Road in Sykesville. First arriving Chief 12 reported smoke showing from a two story family dwelling and advised it was a working house fire. Crews from Engine 123 & 124 made a quick attack on the interior of the house. The crew from Rescue Squad 12 assisted with ventilation ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) has awarded the Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department the BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grant. The $8,000 grant has helped us purchase two blowhard positive pressure ventilation fans, one for each fire engine. The existing fans were gas powered, over 10 years old, and were in need of replacement. PPV fans are used on most fire incidents to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bradley Feher celebrated his 3rd birthday with family and friends at the WCVFD today. They toured the facility and equipment, visited with a firefighter (Friendly Firefighter), and tried on turn out gear. They were also instructed on what to do in the event of an emergency. Refreshments were then enjoyed by all. Happy Birthday Bradley!

Thanks to the following for assisting with today's event: ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning at 12:48a.m. Winfield & Sykesville Fire Departments were alerted for a detached garage fire at 60 Klee Mill Road. Crews arrived to a 40'x50' Quonset hut style building with heavy fire conditions and multiple exposures. Chief 14 established command and upgraded the incident to a box alarm bringing additional units from Gamber & West Friendship Fire Departments. Engine 142 & Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 16th units from Carroll, Howard, and Baltimore Counties were alerted for a house fire in the 2100 Block of Harvest Farm Road. A Firefighter from Sykesville Fire Department was the first to arrive and reported it was a working fire and requested the second alarm. Winfield's Engine 141 was the second arriving engine and quickly picked up Engine 123's supply line and established water supply ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 9th at 1:18a.m. Winfield and surrounding mutual aid fire departments were alerted for a reported house fire in the area of John Pickett Road & Leroy Drive in Woodbine. First arriving Duty 14 (EMS-14/Johnstone) arrived and advised it was a working barn fire in the 2100 Block of Leroy Drive. Chief 14 arrived and established Command and crews from Engine 142, Reserve Engine 141, and Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)