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A new year brings new challenges, and for the Star Lake Fire District (SLFD), they’ll meet those challenges head-on with its recently delivered Toyne Pumper. Rigged out with top-tier firefighting and emergency response hardware, SLFD’s Toyne Tailored Apparatus is ready to take the call. Established in 1929, this fire district has served the Star Lake community for 94 years. Located in New York’s Adirondack Mountains in St. Lawrence County, SLFD responds to a wide variety of fi...

A pair of Toyne Tailored Apparatus is a welcomed sight for Southwest Central Fire Territory (SWCFT) firefighters in South Bend, Indiana. Their latest Toyne Pumper Tanker/Tender delivery concludes a multi-apparatus buildup for the department in 2022. Toyne is proud to have been a part of SWCFT’s modernization efforts.  Established in 2008 with the merger of two departments, SWCFT protects a 75-square-mile area comprising unincorporated Centre and Portage townships, as well as most of...

Fully operational equipment is essential to take effective and responsible action during an emergency situation. No piece of equipment is as vital as the fire apparatus. While departments are already armed with the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) codes and standards for emergency vehicle maintenance, there are other general apparatus inspection and maintenance practices that build on top of that foundation. Toyne, Inc. has been building call-ready apparatus for nearly 80 yea...

Toyne, Inc., an Iowa-based manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, recently hosted its annual dealer meeting at The Carrollton Inn in Carroll, Iowa, and its headquarters in Breda, Iowa. Dealers from across North America convened to learn more about the company’s marketing strategy, celebrate the past year’s successes, hear about updates and innovations, and network with other dealers. The annual Dealer Summit took place September 9–11. Throughout the three-day summit, Toyne sa...

Fully-operational equipment is essential to taking effective and responsible action during an emergency situation. No piece of equipment is as vital as the fire apparatus. While departments are already armed with the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) codes and standards for emergency vehicle maintenance, there are other general apparatus inspection and maintenance practices that build on top of that foundation. Toyne, Inc. has been building call-ready apparatus for nearly 80 y...

In the Midwestern Illinois city of Rochelle, the local fire department took delivery of its first Toyne Apparatus, a fully customized rescue/pumper. The Rochelle Fire Department's (RFD) new rescue/pumper will replace an older fire truck built-in 1995 that had served the department for 26 years. Built to take the call, the department’s latest fire apparatus addition is ready to protect the community. Established in 1877, the RFD has been serving the residents of Rochelle for nearly 145 yea...

Trading views of the cornfields of Iowa for forested mountains of Southern Washington state, a new Toyne pumper–named engine 11–has been delivered to its new home with Skamania Fire District #1 (SFD). This is the department's second Toyne tailored apparatus, and just like the other Toyne in their fleet, it is geared explicitly for SFD's needs. Established in 1959, Skamania Fire District #1 has been providing fire protection to the residents of Carson, Cook, Stabler, and surrounding...

Arriving in the Great Lakes region were two identical Toyne Pumpers. Their final destination, the Georgetown Township Fire Department (GTFD) in Jenison, Michigan. These apparatus are fully equipped and customized to the department's specific needs and the communities they serve. The twin pumpers' bodies are made with bolted painted stainless steel. The designs called for a large variety of dynamic storage and utilitarian solutions. Spacious compartments and ROM painted roll-up doors line both s...

Arriving this month at the Wayne Fire Department's fire house (POL Fire Company #2), located in Wayne, New Jersey, is a new and fully customized Toyne Pumper. Better known as POL (Property Owner's League) Fire Company #2, their new pumper not only adds more capabilities to their existing fleet, but it also upholds a long-standing tradition of honoring fellow firefighters. Wayne Fire Department Established in 1922, Wayne Fire Department (POL Fire Company #2) has served the residents of Wayne, N...

In the eastern Iowa city of Monticello, the area fire department has taken delivery of a new and fully customized Toyne Pumper. Dubbed the "MF8" by the Monticello Fire Department (MFD), this apparatus will be replacing an older pumper that has served these volunteer firefighters for more than two decades. Including this latest addition to the MFD fleet, the department now has three Toyne Tailored Apparatus actively serving alongside them. The apparatus is a stall built with bolted painted stain...

Taking delivery of a fully customized Toyne Pumper Tanker, the Benton Township Volunteer Fire Department (BTVFD) strengthened their response capabilities in the largest township in Monroe County, Indiana. The addition of a new apparatus emboldens the department as they look to the future of a possible merger with the county’s growing fire protection district: joining forces with surrounding departments to protect lives and property. Active Call Response Serving 3,300 residents in a terri...

The Hampton Falls Fire Department (HFFD) has received delivery of their first Toyne pumper tanker. The new engine is replacing the department’s older apparatus that has served this crew for nearly 29 years. Designated as ‘Engine 9,’ the Toyne tailored apparatus is fully customized to fulfill the needs of Hampton Falls’ firefighters and their community for years to come. The HFFD serves 2,300 residents in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Operating out of a single fire statio...

Firefighting is a brotherhood that is surrounded by deep-rooted traditions and a calling to serve and protect others. To a majority in this brotherhood, their fellow firefighter is like family; some indeed are family. For Sioux Rapids Fire Department’s (SRFD) father-son firefighters, Fire Chief Scott Scheiber and Fire Captain Brady Scheiber, one of their traditions has come full circle as they visited Toyne, Inc. in Breda, Iowa to inspect the department’s latest Toyne Tanker. Physi...

Illinois' Huntley Fire Protection District (HFPD) recently received delivery of their customized pumper that was built by Toyne, Inc., an Iowa-based fire apparatus manufacturer. This apparatus will be deployed to the district's ‘Station 2’ where it is replacing a higher-mileage fire engine. There it will be ever ready to serve the resolute firefighters and the communities they protect. Established in 1959, the HFPD tirelessly fulfills the fire service needs of over 50,000 residents...

A fleet of four pumpers and four tankers, custom-built by Toyne, Inc., have been delivered to their new home with the Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire District (CFD) No. 1 in Wamego, Kansas. This delivery is a part of the fire district’s massive apparatus and equipment replacement program, taking their emergency response to a whole new level. Formed in 2013, the Pottawatomie County CFD serves the Kansas communities of Olsburg, St. George, Wamego, Wheaton, Havensville, and Emmett. Wit...

California’s seventh-largest fire agency, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, has taken delivery of two Toyne Pumper Tankers. These two trucks are the district’s first Toyne-built apparatus. Both pumper tankers will replace older engines, enhancing their capacity to fight fires. For twenty years, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Metro Fire) has kept a watchful eye over a 359 square mile territory, which encompasses 23 communities and nearly 745,000 residents. To cov...

Firefighters from the Rochester Fire Department (RFD) in the southeastern New Hampshire city of Rochester (a.k.a. the Lilac City) have received delivery of their new Toyne Pumper. It is the third time Toyne, Inc., a fire apparatus manufacturer, has dispatched a fully customized apparatus to the RFD. With their new Toyne Tailored Apparatus, Rochester’s brave men and women will be able to better address the emergency needs of one of the state's largest communities. Response-Ready powertrai...

In Sonoma County, California, Geyserville Fire Protection District (GFPD) strengthened its emergency response capabilities after receiving delivery of a customized pumper from Toyne, Inc., a fire apparatus manufacturer. The latest addition to their fleet comes at a time when the threat of wildfires is an ever-present concern for the district. Earlier this fall, members of the GFPD were among the countless number of first responders that worked tirelessly to contain the Kincade Fire – the...

Receiving delivery of their first Toyne Tailored Apparatus and first ever custom-built fire engine, the Eagle Springs Fire Department has increased their ability to provide their community with a more reliable level of emergency response services. Their pumper is equipped with the latest in emergency response technology. The fire department’s Toyne Pumper is mounted on a Spartan Metro Star LFD chassis with a 10-inch raised roof. There is seating for six firefighters, plus an in-cab EMS co...

Authorized dealers, vendors, and sales team members of Toyne, Inc., a fire apparatus manufacturer, descended upon the communities of Breda and Carroll to attend Toyne’s annual dealer summit on September 8th through September 10th. The focus of the Dealer Summit is to educate attendees on new products and training, celebrate the past year’s successes, and discuss company innovations. Toyne team members, dealers, and vendors began the event with the time-honored tradition of golf in B...

In the south Texas city of Edinburg, the community’s firefighters recently received delivery of two fully customized pumper apparatus that were built by Toyne Inc., a foremost fire apparatus manufacturer based in Breda, Iowa. The department’s new engines will help bolster its firefighting efforts in and around the city as the community continues to expand. Aiding Fire Suppression Both the apparatuses are mounted on a Spartan Metro Star LFD chassis with a 10-inch rais...

The Cherry Valley Joint Fire District (CVJFD) has taken delivery of its first Toyne Apparatus, a fully customized pumper tanker. This apparatus will replace an older pumper tanker and enhance the response capabilities for a fire department that has protected countless generations of community members in Cherry Valley, New York. Established over two hundred years ago in 1813, Cherry Valley Joint Fire District is the 10th oldest continuously operating fire department in the United States. The dep...

Firefighters from the Williamsburg Fire Department welcomed the arrival of their new Toyne Pumper Tanker. This is the department’s fourth Toyne Tailored Apparatus.  It will be taking the place of an older Toyne Pumper that has helped protect their fire district for more than two decades. Fortifying the department’s response capabilities, the new engine will serve the community alongside seven other apparatus. Effective Tanker Responsiveness The pumper tanker is mounted on a S...

Men and women of the Tuftonboro Fire Department welcomed the delivery of their new Toyne Tailored Pumper Tanker. Bearing the “Engine 2” unit ID, this fully customized pumper tanker will join alongside the department’s other Toyne apparatus, “Engine 1”. With the new addition, Tuftonboro fire crews are better equipped to take the call. Tanker Capabilities Stall-built with bolted stainless steel, Toyne mounted the pumper tanker body on a Spartan Gladiator MFD chassis...

Toyne, a fire apparatus manufacturer, recently delivered two customized pumpers to the Forks Fire Department, stationed in the town of Cheektowaga, New York. Both apparatus received a welcomed arrival after a 900-mile journey from Toyne’s production floor in Breda, Iowa, to their new home along the Great Lakes. Equipped with Toyne Pumpers, the fire department can continue its commitment to providing the best emergency services for residents. Pumper Specifications Constructed with m...

The City of Port St. Joe Fire Department has received delivery of their very first custom-built Toyne Pumper. Delivery of the department’s new Toyne Tailored Apparatus was completed in late March. The addition of the new pumper will have a positive impact on the department’s emergency response capabilities; currently, the department has two Class A pumpers, one 75-foot ladder pumper, one brush unit, and one rescue unit. Custom-built Pumper Toyne mounted the bolted stainless steel...

The Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department received delivery of their new customized Toyne Pumper. This is the department’s second Toyne Tailored Apparatus. A new pumper was needed to replace an older engine in the fleet. Specialized equipment on the Toyne apparatus will greatly increase the department’s firefighting capabilities. Pumper Customization Mounted on a Spartan Metro Star MFD chassis, Toyne customized the bolted stainless steel pumper to the department&...

In April, 2019, Toyne will gear up to showcase its latest fire apparatus and customization expertise at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. FDIC is the world’s largest firefighter expo and conference. The FDIC International 2019 event will be held in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, from April 9 – April 13, 2019. Toyne's booth will feature a tailored Aerial and Pumper demo apparatus. Fully customized Aerial apparatus...

Elko County Fire Protection District in Elko County, Nevada recently received delivery of four Toyne Tailored Apparatus. Toyne delivered two Wildland, one Pumper Tanker, and one Rapid Attack apparatus in early February. With one of the largest counties in the nation, Elko County Fire Protection District has had to expand its fleet of fire trucks in order to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in northeastern Nevada. Wildland apparatus Two Toyne Wildland apparatus were built to identical sp...

The Enterprise Fire Company No. 1 in Phoenix, New York has accepted delivery of a custom-built Toyne Priority Response Vehicle (PRV). The fire department received the apparatus in late November. As the department’s first Toyne apparatus, the PRV will fulfill multiple roles for the growing department, such as mutual aid backup and first response. Enterprise Fire Company’s Toyne Tailored Apparatus is mounted on a Spartan Gladiator LFD chassis with a raised 10-inch roof. Powered by a C...