In the early years of motorized apparatus, it was common for departments to operate as two-piece engine companies that consisted of a hose wagon that ... of engine and ladder companies.

A LARGE emergency service presence has been reported in Orford this morning, Monday. Three fire engines from Warrington, Lymm and Knutsford fire stations attended Clegge Street at around 10.30am.

The fire started at just before 2pm. Six fire engines, two water carriers and one aerial ladder platform were on site at the height of the incident. The scale of the operation meant that West ...