Federated Rural Electric, Jackson (MN), recently presented a donation totaling $7,500 to fire departments in Heron Lake, Jackson, Welcome and Granada, dglobe.com reported.

The Jackson Fire Department will use its $7,500 to go toward a 100-foot aerial ladder fire truck worth $1.3 million, the report said. A major fundraising drive is underway to cover the balance.

The Heron Lake Fire Department received $7,500 that will buy four sets of bunker gear, according to the report.

Federated took advantage of matching funds from two organizations to triple the impact. An official with Federated said Federated donated $2,500, then secured matching funds from CoBank’s Sharing Success Program and Basin Electric Cooperative.

CoBank is one entity that provides Federated long-term financing for line construction projects, while Basin Electric is one of Federated’s wholesale power providers, the report said.

Two other departments in Federated’s service territory received grants, including Welcome and Granada, the report said.

A construction collapse occurred at a new fire station being built in New Albany (IN) on Monday, WDRB.com reported. 

Part of the wall collapsed in an accident, causing damage to the frame of the structure that is being built along Charlestown Road, the report said. 

In a Facebook post, Mayor Jeff Gahan said the damage was minimal.

The Facebook post said: “We are very thankful that no one was injured,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Overall, the damage is minimal. Once completed, the firehouse is going to be a wonderful addition to fire protection for the neighborhood and the City of New Albany.”

The new station is replacing the Twin Oaks fire station, which has been around since 1964. It is being paid for by American Rescue Plan money, according to the report. 

The Poplar Bluff City Council approved Poplar Bluff Fire Department replacing a decades-old pumper truck when it met Monday evening at the council chambers, darnews.com reported.

Ten passengers and crew survived a plane crash and rapidly spreading fire Tuesday on the main runway at the Tri-Cities Airport. The small privately-owned jet was carrying surgical technicians and a registered nurse for the Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute when the landing gear failed just after 7 a.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2022 2:09:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review - Metered Site

Opportunities for the Pullman Fire Department to practice on structures in Pullman are rare, coming about once every five years, said Fire Chief Mike Heston said. From 1-6:30 p.m. Monday afternoon on the 900 block of NW Guy Street, firefighters were able to receive live fire training, according to a City of Pullman Twitter post.
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