Over the years, the fire serv- ice has provided much more in terms of service than extinguishing fires; and between terrorism and Mother Nature's fury, we can all expect to do more.
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The City of Pleasant Hill, Io- wa's, Code of Ordinances (Code) established the Pleasant Hill (IA) Volunteer Fire Department (PHVFD) "to prevent and extinguish fires ... [to] protect lives and property against fires, ... [to] promote fire prevention and fire safety, and [to] answer emergency calls."
The Monroeville (PA) Fire Department designed this E-ONE aerial ladder truck in tractor-drawn form because it has more maneuverability, particularly in narrow residential streets, explains Chief Ron Harvey.
It is said that the actions taken in the first five minutes determine the outcome of a fire-a tremendous amount of pressure for the first-arriving officer.