Photo: Liu Chan/Xinhua via AP
A Chinese passenger jet veered off the runway during takeoff and caught fire at 8:09 a.m. Thursday, necessitating an ARFF rescue, AP reports.
The incident sent smoke into the air and injured 36 people, the report says. The Tibet Airlines flight had 122 people on board—113 passengers and nine flight crew.
The department's latest ARFF vehicle was officially welcomed to the fleet on January 14 during a “push in” ceremony.
The Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 ARFF truck cost approximately $750,000 and replaced the department's current ARFF truck.
Waukegan officials held the dedication ceremony for a new ARFF truck.
Oshkosh Airport Products announced that it has secured its first order for the new Striker ARFF vehicle.
The Salt Lake City Fire Department has put a new ARFF in service at the city's airport.
Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC announced that the company has completed delivery of eight Striker® ARFF vehicles to fire departments at the Hawaii airports of Lihue, Hilo International, Ellison Oizuka Kona International, Kahului, and Daniel K. Inouye International.
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