This vote is coming in hot!

A Champion fire station Tuesday afternoon caught fire, forcing the polling location to relocate its Primary Day voting spot, reports wwnytv.com.

West Carthage Fire Department officials say an electrical problem in the ceiling of its second station sparked things shortly after noon. One person was voting at the time, the report says.

Voting continued outdoors for a bit before it was moved next door, to the Town of Champion Highway Department building.

The equipment in the station wasn’t damaged, and no injuries were reported.

The Saltillo Fire Department recently took delivery of a $560,000 2022 Pierce Sabre semi-custom pumper. And it boasts a new twist on its design: Saltillo blue.

See more pics here.

The paint job is a nod to the local high school and aims at supporting the community, reports djournal.com.

The new pumper replaces 20-year-old Engine 1, which had issues meeting re-certification guidelines, the report says. The successor has a tighter turning radius, larger pump, and can carry more hose than does its predecessor.

It also features a 450hp engine, modern technology, a foam system, and roll-up doors on nearly all of the outside storage compartments, according to the report. The city used its engine fund and a state grant to pay down around $175,000 on the pumper, while the rest will come via low-interest loan from the Mississippi Development Authority.

The predecessor underwent some repairs, passed recertification, and was sold to a TX department. 

Engine 1, on the right:

Last August, the Soo Township Fire Department was approved by the Government Board to purchase a new fire truck. Well, Tuesday night, the apparatus was delivered.

The apparatus was built at the Spartan manufacturing plant and will replace a 1991 engine once put in service.

“Tonight, our residents received a new piece of the fire protection puzzle,” a Facebook post reads. “The great members of Soo Township Fire took delivery of a brand-new truck, with some incredible equipment. As we still have a bit to do in preparation for it to be commissioned into service officially, we will be announcing soon a date we can invite our community to come see their new truck and enjoy us putting it to work.”

See more pics of the apparatus’ progress here.

Bend Fire and Rescue Tuesday put in service its new ladder truck.

The 107-foot apparatus replaces a truck that was in service for more than 19 years. While the predecessor had the same reach, the new ladder has more equipment and capabilities, officials say.

Families are invited to come along for jam-packed days full of fun and fire safety.

Firefighters across West Sussex are looking forward to throwing open their fire station doors and welcoming back local communities for the first time since 2019.

Throughout the summer, events are being held across the county and families are invited to come along for jam-packed days full of fun and fire safety, as well as getting a look behind-the-scenes at the fire service.

At each of the open days, firefighters will be running a series of practical displays as well as being on hand to provide fire and road safety advice and answer any questions that people may have.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Peter Rickard said: “Over the last two years we have held virtual open days for members of the public to watch on social media, but we have really missed being able to hold in-person events.

“We can’t wait to open the doors to some of our fire stations, meet with our local residents and really be at the center of these communities. We are determined to make up for lost time and hold the best open days to date, so they aren’t to be missed!”

The open days will be held at the following stations:

• East Preston Fire Station: 16 July 2022, 10am until 4pm
• Worthing Fire Station: 23 July 2022, 10am until 4pm
• Crawley Fire Station: 6 August 2022, 10am until 5pm
• Haywards Heath Fire Station: 27 August 2022, 11am until 4pm
• Midhurst Fire Station: 3 September 2022, 11am until 4pm