Alabama Fire Department Jubilant in New Truck Win

CHICAGO, Ill. -- An Alabama chief still struggles to find the words to describe what winning a new fire truck will mean to his community.  "Unbelievable, unreal -- I just can't think of all the adjectives I want to use," a jubilant Owens Cross Roads Fire Chief Dan Kelly said Monday. Kelly said he and his firefighters are still awestruck that they were the winners of an E-ONE Tradition ES commercial pumper. The announcement was made Friday afternoon at FRI 2010 in Chicago. The engine replaces a 1968 truck that recently failed a pump test, he explained. E-ONE CEO Peter Guile said in a prepared statement, "We were again moved by the compelling nature of the stories and the immense need for equipment and apparatus in the fire service. We are very proud to be able to offer another deserving department a new fire truck and would like to thank all those who entered."
The other finalists included:
- Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department, Leiters Ford, Ind.
- Hines Volunteer Fire Department, Hines, Ore.
- Luther Volunteer Fire Department, Luther, Okla.
- Poverty Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Poverty Creek, NM
- Sedan City Fire Department, Sedan, Kan.
- Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department, Wetmore, Mich.
Those departments didn't walk away empty-handed. They received Bullard Helmets, Globe Bunker Gear and a TFT ProPak. One crew also got Havis Tripods and Hannay Reels.

Congratulations to Sedan VFD for making it to the finals.  We look forward to next year’s contest and welcome everyone to participate.  This is a great opportunity for departments all across the nation.  A special Thanks to E One and all the many Sponsors for making this possible.  More information on this contest can be found at www.e-one.com or by contacting Dave Smith at 785-825-9527.

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