Fire engines are at the scene ... not made of wood but of metal', according to local sources. The 1,000-year-old cathedral was a favourite of renowned Impressionist Claude Monet, who painted ...

But fire engines used by the department for daily operations are up to 22 years old, with reserves averaging around 21 years in age. The National Fire Protection Agency recommends a lifespan of 15 ...

The Milwaukee Fire Department turns 150 years old on Jan. 1. Its history spans ... By the late 1850s, Milwaukee had expanded to include several engines, Ley said. But the updated equipment brought ...

The Dallas Firefighter's Museum says Old Tige could pump 600 gallons of water a minute. Fire engines have come a long way since then. Modern engines can carry hundreds of gallons of water and pump ...