Summit Fire Apparatus

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026. We remember! We thank you!

05/08/2026

NEW Fire Engineering blog cartoon 🔥

As firefighters, we pride ourselves on staying strong under pressure––unfortunately, many believe they should handle psychological trauma and depression alone. Pride, stigma, fear of judgment, and the mindset of “I can fix this myself” often keep us from seeking help, or accepting the help that is offered. But mental health support is not weakness—it’s survival. Just as we rely on a team inside a burning structure, we deserve support when the weight of the job or life becomes too heavy to carry alone.

STAY FIRED UP, and remember, you can’t come up for air until you break the chains weighing you down.

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04/29/2026

Great article that points out many pros and cons of the decision process. We have done several levels of refurbishing, we will be happy to offer advice.

Departments are extending the service life of existing fleets, with engines being kept in service beyond 25 years instead of the typical 20.

03/05/2026

Congratulations to the Williamstown Fire Department - KY on delivery of their new Engine. It was a pleasure to work with you!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! So grateful for all of you! We look forward to serving you in the coming year.

12/25/2025

We wish you a safe and peaceful Christmas Day!

12/24/2025

*Disclaimer. I believe this poem was rewritten by a retired officer. The original was written by a Marine. It has been reposted many times previously. This version describes an officer, who lives alone and resting up on Christmas Eve before a Christmas Day on patrol. The man appears to be a veteran officer. The man is obviously proud of his accomplishments, but for whatever reason, is alone and will be spending Christmas Day protecting us.

God Bless each of you, especially our current and retired police officers and first responders. I’m sure we all have pleasant and just plain nightmarish memories of working the holidays. Take care of yourselves…and each other!

Cops Night Before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas,
Yet he slept all alone.
In a one-bedroom house,
Made of plaster and stone.

I had come down the chimney
With presents to give,
And to see just what man
In this small house did live.

I looked all about,
What a strange site to see.
No tinsel, no presents,
Not even a tree.

No stockings by the fire,
Just boots spit shined bright.
Then something else gleamed,
Reflecting the moonlight.

They were medals and badges,
Awards of all kinds.
And a sobering thought
Soon came to my mind.

For this house was different,
Unlike any I’d topped.
This was the home of an officer,
The home of a cop.

I’d heard stories about "them",
And I had to see more.
So I walked down the hall,
And pushed open the door.

And there he lay sleeping,
Silent and alone.
Curled up on his bed,
In this one-bedroom home.

He seemed so gentle,
His face weathered tan,
I soon understood
That this was more than a man.

For I realized the families
That I saw this night,
Owed their lives to these people
Who were willing to fight.

Soon round the nation
The children would play,
And grown-ups would celebrate
On a bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed safety
Each month, and all year
Because of officers like him,
This man lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder
How many were on patrol.
All alone on Christmas Eve
Out in the shivering cold.

I watched him for hours,
So silent and so still,
And I noticed that he shivered,
From the cold nights chill.

So I took off my jacket,
The one made of red.
And I covered this officer
From his toes to his head.

Then I put on His jacket
With the badge of silver and gold,
With the words "Police Officer"
Emblazoned so bold.

Though it barely fit me
I began to swell with pride,
And for one shining moment
I was an officer inside.

I didn’t want to leave him
So quiet in the night,
This guardian of justice,
So willing to fight.

But half asleep he rolled over,
And in a voice clean and pure
Said, "Carry on Santa - it’s Christmas,
All here is secure."

One look at my watch
And I knew he was right.
Merry Christmas my friend,
Code four and good night.

Stay safe my friends!

(Author Unknown) ssg allylvesl

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve to our first responders and everyone who is working during the holidays. We appreciate you and the sacrifices you make to keep our community safe.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Stay safe out there.