North Andover's proposed third fire station remains under review, with the Conservation Commission approving conditions and addressing stormwater, drainage and Berry Street field access concerns.

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Costa Mesa plans to rebuild Fire Station No. 2 for $19.4 million, but residents questioned the financing, public input and long delay before construction begins.

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AFG funding can help fire departments address equipment needs that may be difficult to fund through local budgets. Before applying, departments need to determine whether a project fits the grant, define the equipment required, establish realistic costs, and gather supporting documentation. Having specifications, project details, budgetary quotes, and other documentation ready before the application opens […]

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When evaluating a new hose, always start by understanding your attack package requirements and priorities.

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Within the past decade, products have evolved to retrieve a variety of data from fire apparatus, to help maintenance departments address issues as they occur and make informed predictive maintenance decisions.

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