Two local fire companies recently deployed new emergency vehicles. Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 (Montco 43) recently placed Squad 43, a new rescue and fire truck, into service. Spring Mill Fire Company No. 1 introduced an updated Swiftwater 45-1 to assist with water rescue and dive operations.

Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 offered the folloewing about Squad 43:

Squad 43 is a 2024 Pierce Mfg Enforcer Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper equipped with a Cummins L9 450hp engine, Allison 3000EVS transmission, Hale QTWO 1500 gpm 2 stage pump, 750 gallon water tank with seating for 6 firefighters. Squad 43 is also equipped with a full compliment of HURST Jaws of Life E3 E-draulic rescue tools and Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment struts. Squad 43 is a dual piece of apparatus that will be able to handle vehicle and other rescue related incidents while also acting as a suppression piece for fire incidents.

Spring Mill Fire Company No. 1 shared the following about Swiftwater 45-1:

Spring Mill Fire Company is excited to introduce our updated Swiftwater 45-1 (SW45-1)! This 14 ft Zodiac inflatable boat, powered by a 40 HP outboard motor, replaces our previous SW45-1, ensuring we stay prepared for Dive and Water Rescue operations.

Photos: Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 and Spring Mill Fire Company No. 1