Connecticut firefighters say equipment from the city is failing them
By Luke Hajdasz NORWICH, Connecticut (WFSB) — Firefighters in Norwich say the city-provided equipment they use is failing them. 'We don't end up ge...
By Luke Hajdasz NORWICH, Connecticut (WFSB) — Firefighters in Norwich say the city-provided equipment they use is failing them. 'We don't end up getting there, so we have to call someone else for help and it's a delay of service,' Norwich Firefighters Union 892 President Michael Podzaline said. Fire engines are breaking down and the equipment on the trucks is failing often, Podzaline said. 'We try and get there to help as soon as possible,' Podzaline said. Take for example Squad A. It's a 2001 Ferrera Pumper that's been in use for about 11,000 hours.