Firefighters are still fighting the 10,500-acre Vantage Highway Fire, this time utilizing some extra techniques. The fire began on August 1 at roughly 2 p.m. Containment is still at 18%, with the head of fire still progressing north, leading Aerial crews to employ more water and fire retardant for the northeastern corner of the fire.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2022 5:02:00 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee

A 2022 Pierce tower ladder has been delivered to Plainfield (IL) Fire Station No. 1 and it is very similar to the unit it replaces, according to a report published by Patch.com.

The new apparatus has a 100-foot aerial, carries 188 feet of ground ladders, has a 500-gallon water tank and can pump up to 2,000-gpm, according to the report.

Although the new aerial is very similar to the one it replaces there are some improvements including updated compartments for better use of the space, more fire hose, a larger water tank and state-of-the-art technology and lighting, the report says.

It will also carry some medical gear and supplies to help treat patients at the scene, according to the report.

Freeport (IL) Fire Department have made an order for two apparatus to replace aging units that are prone to breaking by spending $2.5 million for the apparatus, according to a report published by WREX 13 News.

According to the report, one of the rigs, an aerial, will be a demonstrator meaning the department will save a bit of money and will have the unit in January, more than a year sooner than if they had ordered it as a custom unit. The engine the city purchased is expected to be in service in February 2024, according to the report.

Station 2 for the Bullhead City (AZ) Fire District remains on schedule and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, according to a report published by the Mohave Valley Daily News.

With a price tag of $5.15 million, the station was a significant part of a $16.7 million bond issue passed in 2017 by fire district voters, according to the report.

The project included demolition, reconstruction and remodeling of the existing station and construction of new facilities, according to the report, that also said that steel for the new construction is expected to be delivered by August 15.

City officials had questioned why they were not seeing more visible activity at the site, but were assured by the contractors that subtle, but important work, was being completed on the site in anticipation of the steel delivery, the report said, noting that the assembly of the steel structure will be visual progress and a milestone in the construction of the new facility.  

A transient man was arrested after attacking first responders in Bellingham. Bellingham Police Officer Chad Cristelli said that the man was found lying face down and unresponsive in the middle of 36th Street on Friday evening, July 29th. Fire crews were able to get to the scene first, at which point they were confronted by 30-year-old Alexander Reed.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2022 8:53:07 AM - SOURCE: KPUG-AM 1170 Bellingham