Nature: Medical Emergency
City: New Castle

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Nature: Medical Emergency

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Squad 18 Back in Service

Thursday, April 25, 2019

This evening, after 7 long months, Squad 18 was placed back into service. Members completed final equipment transfers and tool mounting tonight to complete the project. 

Some of the work completed includes the following: 

-Body, tank, and pump removed 
-Frame sandblasted and repainted
-Body rust repairs completed 
-Cab corrosion repairs completed 
-Rebuild water tank frame (severely rotted)
-Install 12V brow and side scene lights 
-Reroute discharge to rear of unit for a second dedicated handling discharge
-Added rear emergency lighting 
-Completely repainted to match Engine 18
-Repairs to light tower
-Added high pressure air bags, Hi-Lift rescue jacks, a TL-9 stabilization device, and misc other equipment
-Reorganized and remounted equipment

Thank you to all the members and staff who put countless hours into this project. 

Thank you also to Christiana Fire for allowing us to borrow Squad 12 for 5 months to maintain a second pumper in the station.
 

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