120 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-0-9-2 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:14:53 -0400 http://www.frfars.org frfars.org News Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:14:53 -0400 YourFirstDue.com RSS Generator en-us Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:51:42 -0400 The new 2010 Pierce Velocity rescue truck has arrived in New Jersey earlier this week and is currently being prepared for delivery at Fire and Safety Services in South Plainfield.  The hydraulic tools in the front bumper are being mounted along with ...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=30172 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=30172 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:42:33 -0400 On Tuesday 3 August, members of the Squad's rescue truck committee set out for the Pierce Manufacturing plant in Appleton, Wisconsin to conduct the "final product evaluation" for our new truck. After a two hour delay at Newark Airport, the memb...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29740 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29740 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:20:18 -0400 The tenth and final photo update from Pierce has been received and is posted in the "Files Library".  Over five years of ideas, planning and hard work from the members of the Squad appear to have paid off, big time! The new rescue is about...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29481 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29481 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:30:29 -0400 The Pierce factory photo update for week #9 of the new rescue build has been received.  This week's update shows extensive progress on the roof top storage areas for shoring lumber, cascade bottles and all of the roof-mounted components.  The st...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29215 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29215 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:43:21 -0400 After a week of summer vacation for the employees, the Pierce factory re-opened on July 12th and work resumed on the new rescue truck.  The eighth photo update shows alot of progress on the new rig in just a week's time.  Shelving, trays and ot...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29001 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29001 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:15:46 -0400 Squad personnel participated in the monthly Rescue Services Unit drill Wednesday evening at the station.  Approximately 12 members participated despite the high heat and humidity.  The drill started with an introduction to the Delsar Life Detec...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29225 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=29225 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:14:54 -0400 The Squad's new utility pick-up truck has arrived at Ditschman Flemington Ford after being set-up at the fleet outfitter used by Ford.  This vehicle will replace the 1992 Chevy Blazer still in use by the Squad as a utility vehicle.  The new 201...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28753 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28753 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:56:46 -0400 The Flemington - Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad offers our condolences to the members of the Lambertville - New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad, and to the family and friends of Mr. James "Chief" Marriot. Chief Marriot passed away on Saturd...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28672 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28672 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:18:12 -0400 The Flemington - Raritan Rescue Squad is proud to announce that Firefighter / EMT Chris Abbott recently graduated from the Prince George's County MD Fire Academy, as a career Firefighter / EMT.  Upon his graduation, he was awarded the Scholastic Awar...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28606 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28606 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:15:51 -0400 The most recent build update has been received from Pierce.  This past week, the light towers have been added to the rig, along with a number of various components including shelving, compartment dividers, and electrical and pneumatic components. Fi...]]> http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28517 http://www.frfars.org/news.html?view=1&id=28517