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Double stack trailer Inflatable or Aluminum Spare motor mount Versatility Surge Brakes Elec. Winch to lower top boat.

Optional Light Tower Removable Seats Light bar mount Prop or Jet Dive Platform Fire Pump option Light tower option K9 Walkway option

In flatable S e r ie s 5 Chambers +keel Aluminum floor/Fiberglass floor

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R A R RESCUE C A T - Welded Seams - 2 Chambers for quick inflation - Weighs only 75 lbs - Optional motor mount for 8hp motor - Easily approach and slide victims up the rescue ramp. - Multiple Carry handles and 'D' ring connection points

Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. PH 1-877-622-6277 ~ Fax 208-460-8648 www.MidAtlanticRescue.com

D o lly Found a B e tte r W ay!

Dolly is the leading on-demand local moving and delivery service, built with a vision to reimagine the way local moving and delivery should work. Founded in 2014, the idea for Dolly was bom when one of the co-founders, in the midst of a move, found himself barreling down the interstate with a mattress strapped to his car. Forced to take moving matters into his own hands, with his mattress flapping in the wind, it became very clear—there had to be a better way.

That better way came in the form of striving to put the customer at the center of every experience, be it a home move or a retail delivery; and utilizing an amazing, ever growing team of truck and van drivers. In fact, that team is the heart of the Dolly service. The network of Dolly “Flelpers”—thousands of truck owners who work on their own schedules and carefully load, transport, and unload each and every item—are unique. They are musicians, firefighters, teachers, and business owners. They use Dolly as a full-time job or as a way to earn some extra cash on the side. And Dolly is very proud to be one of the few gig-economy companies that offer gig-workers a living wage (Flelpers typically earn $60+/liour).

Working directly with consumers and as the trusted delivery partner for some of the world’s largest retail brands (The Container Store, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Costco, and many more), Dolly Flelpers have handled millions of items across the 45 markets that Dolly currently serves, all while earning unsurpassed customer satisfaction.

In addition to gold-standard service, Dolly offers customers guaranteed pricing, on-demand availability, 30- minute delivery windows, GPS tracking, and real-time communication. Whether a customer is moving or just needs help to transport a few items, Dolly provides a combination of convenience, reliability, and value that’s never existed in the moving and delivery space.

PA BUFFING

Apartment and neighboring home on fire in Newport Twp., PA.

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NEWPORT TWP., PA - Around 1:20 P.M. on January 22nd, Newport Twp.'s box was dispatched for a reported structure fire.

When units arrived, a third- alarm was immediately called for a confirmed apartment building and neighboring house on fire, with fire through the roof of the apartment building. The Luzerne County

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tanker task force was dispatched to assist with a fill site due to hydrant issues and very cold temperatures.

Crews had to evacuate the apartment building as the roof was caving in and a bedroom floor collapsed. It took crews several hours to put the fires out and perform overhaul on the structures. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It was confirmed that all occupants and their pets made it out safely. The American Red Cross was helping those who were displaced.

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LITTLE BIG GUYS

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DEPARTMENT PROFILE

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A Phoenix Rising from the Ashes

LAWRENCEVILLE, PA - On July 27, 2019, the tones went off for the Lawrenceville Fire Dept, for the worst thing any fire company can imagine; a dispatch to their own station for a working structure fire. The fire started in the first bay at one end of the building and worked its way across the length of the building. Most apparatus had some damage and were either totaled or sold off. On top of all this, by the time they were preparing to rebuild, the pandemic had started and building material costs had skyrocketed. Fortunately, the department found property just south of town that had 2 buildings with 5 garage bays large enough for fire apparatus to be housed. The new fleet consists of Patrol 8-4, a 1977 Dodge Power Wagon/American LaFrance 250/250, which was saved from the fire. Engine 8-2, a 2007 Pierce Sabre 1250/1000 was purchased through a dealership and originally saw service in Texas. Engine 8-3, a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/500/50’ Squirt was acquired from Virginia Beach, VA. Utility 8-18 is a 2020 Dodge 2500 purchased new after the fire. Tanker 8-5 is a 1999 Freightliner FL/New Lexington 500/2000 purchased from Gaines Mills, NY. (Sadly, the door was not working on the tanker bay, so I missed out on photos of it.)

Special thanks to Assistant Chief Joe Griswold for taking time to move apparatus around for photos.

DARIN SMITH/TRUCK18 PHOTOGRAPHY Engine 8-2 of Lawrenceville is this 2007 Pierce Saber 1250/1000 and foam, which originally operated in TX.

DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY Patrol 8-4 of Lawrenceville is this 1977 Dodge Power Wagon/American LaFrance 250/250. It is the only surviving piece of apparatus in service from the station fire.

DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY Engine 8-3 of Lawrenceville is a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/500/50' Squirt, ex-Virginia Beach, VA.

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Utility 8-18 of Lawrenceville is a 2020 Dodge 2500.

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SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., PA- A working fire forced a family out of their one-and-a-half story home on January 5th. The fire occurred at 1520 N. 25th St., which had grey smoke showing upon arrival of the first due company. The call came in around 2:50 A.M., with the bulk of the fire appearing to come from the rear of the dwelling. As the fire was quelled, companies remained on scene several hours for overhaul.

ANTIQUE APPARATUS

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M E M O R IA L BOARI9

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TERRY RITZ PENNSBURG, PA - Former Fireman and Fire Policeman Thomas Huguenin, Sr. of Green Lane Fire Co. and life member of Skippack Fire Co. passed away on February 15, 2022 at the age of 75. Huguenin resided in Sumneytown, PA. He was a very active fireman and held the office of Financial Secretary and Fire Police Sgt. of the Green Lane Fire Co. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, children Amy and Tom, his grandchildren, and one sibling. The Falk Funeral Home of Pennsburg, PA was in charge of the arrangements and burial. Pictured is a 1939 Dodge firetruck of the Skippack Fire Co. in the funeral procession.

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