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CTV News
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
‘Significant investment': Prince Albert Fire Department welcomes new fire engine
The Prince Albert Fire Department has added a new fire engine to its fleet. The custom-built unit replaces a 24-year-old engine that had reached the end of its operational lifespan. The new engine was purchased through capital reserves, at a cost of about $1.3 million dollars. 'Having a custom-built unit like E13 allows us to meet the specific challenges we face in Prince Albert,' says Fire Chief Kris Olsen. 'It ensures our firefighters have the tools they need to respond quickly and efficiently.' The new engine, currently assigned as the Department's first-arriving unit, is equipped with a state-of-the art electronic pump control system. An advanced touchscreen replaces traditional mechanical levels, aimed at improving fire crews' accuracy, efficiency and ease of use during emergencies. It's expected to be in operation for the next 20 years.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
The English glampsite where you can sleep in an American school bus and fire engine – with new aircraft stay too
STANDARD four-walled hotel rooms getting a little boring for you? Well, why not stay in an old fire engine or American school bus instead. Manor House Glamping in Blackpool is home to a whole array of different things to stay in, and most even come with a hot tub. 7 7 For example, you could stay in a 1956 'Green Goddess' fire engine. The vehicle used to belong to the Auxiliary fire service, which was created for civil defence for World War II. Inside, the 1400 litre water tank has been removed and the roof has been lifted to create a more roomy accommodation. There is a bed and two single seats, a table and fridge too and an ECO wood-fired hot tub. Or you could snooze in an old American school bus. Inside it is decked out with funky decor, including old gym flooring and Marshal speaker-inspired fridge. There is even an old school desk to dine at... or stylishly work away from home. For relaxation, you can switch on Netflix or pick up a Super Nintendo games console. Don't fancy the noise? Then jump in the American stock tank woodfired hot tub. Inside luxury dog-friendly glamping pod with wild Scottish spa and its own fairy pools You can also 'fly' without flying in a former Royal Navy helicopter. Previously used in active service for over 40 years with the British Armed Forces, the helicopter features a luxury double bed integrated into the main fuselage and an outdoor, undercover living space. There is also a woodfired hot tub and even a 'sea mine' firepit and grill. And then there is the cockpit of a Boeing 737... You will find the bed nestled right next the plane's gears and myriad of buttons, where pilots would sit. 7 7 And there is also a living space where original features of the plane have been cleverly highlighted, such as the doors and life vests. The newest addition is a Rolls Royce engine pod, which may sound small but actually fits two people with a standard size double bed. Outside there is even a private 'cinema', with a 75 inch 4K smart TV. For when it gets a little chilly, there is an outdoor patio heater as well. The Rolls Royce/Vickers VC10 engine pod was even seen on George Clarkes Amazing Spaces. Guests will need to bring their own bedding to the glamping site, such as a duvet or sleeping bag and pillows. As for food, guests can grab a woodfired pizza on site between 6PM and 7PM. 7 7 Choices include classic margarita and 'Hot Pig, with chorizo, and prices start from just £9. Whilst dogs and kids aren't allowed at the site, there are some other residents you could meet. Mick and Alice, for example, are the site's resident emus. You may also see seven chickens and two runner ducks. The glamping site has rave reviews too, scoring a perfect five out of five on TripAdvisor. One visitor said: "This was an amazing experience. Such a chilled vibe and something extremely unique." Another added: "A must visit for anyone with a sense of adventure." The different types of accommodation vary in price, but start as low as £125 per night. At another UK glamping site, you can enjoy breathtaking views from a vintage cheese vat turned hot tub. Plus, the Finnish-like glamping resort in the UK countryside with safari lodges, sauna and outdoor cinemas. 7
CTV News
23-07-2025
- CTV News
Man tears path of destruction through U.S. city in stolen fire truck
Watch A man accused of stealing a fire engine out on a call tore a nearly 6500-metre path of destruction through the city, smashing into cars, mailboxes, and more.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Yuba City reunites with 1931 fire engine after Sacramento museum's closure
A nearly century-old fire engine is back where it first went into service: Yuba City. After being taken out of service by the Yuba City Fire Department in the 1970s, the 1931 engine continued to live many lives, even being used as a display at a restaurant. It was living at the Sacramento Regional Fire Museum when they were forced to close their doors due to rising rent. Now, the engine is back where it started. "We got a call from Sacramento, asking if we'd like to have our fire engine back," said Yuba City Fire Captain Kevin Kennedy. The fire engine can still be driven. "A couple of our guys actually remembered it from when they were here back in the 60s," Captain Kennedy said. One of those guys was retired Yuba City Fire Chief William Burke. "I was born in 1923, so the fire truck and me are almost the same age," Burke said. Burke was on duty in the '60s. He said, by then, the engine was used as more of a backup, but he remembers it well. "It did its job for the city for many, many years," he said. "I was surprised because I thought it was completely gone." Most of the engine is original, and anything restored was built using the same vintage parts. Yuba City Fire plans to use it for parades. "Someone did a lot of work on that, fixed it up and now it probably looks even better than when we took it out of service," Burke said. The engine will make its return debut at the Yuba City Children's 4th of July Parade on Plumas Street, where it all began.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Riverside firefighter injured after car crashes into fire engine on 60 Freeway
A firefighter was injured when a car crashed into a fire engine on the 60 Freeway in Riverside on Monday night. It happened a little before 6 p.m. on eastbound lanes of the freeway near Day Street, according to a post on Facebook from the Riverside Fire Department. Six engine crews were in the area after they were called for reports of a fire burning in medium vegetation next to the freeway off-ramp. The engines were partially blocked from traffic by California Highway Patrol vehicles as they were parked along lanes. "During the fire suppression operations, a passenger vehicle impacted an engine company and struck the engine operator at the pump panel," the department said. The firefighter was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on moderate injuries. They are said to be recovering as of Tuesday. The driver of the vehicle that crashed into the engine was not injured. They were questioned at the scene by CHP officers but no arrests were made. It's unclear what caused the collision. Firefighters say that the fire was contained less than an hour after they arrived at the scene. The cause of the blaze is also under investigation.
