Lowndes County, Georgia: On Friday, Lowndes County Fire Rescue (LCFR) unveiled its new drafting pit during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located at LCFR headquarters, the pit was designed to direct water discharged from the fire truck back into the pit. This feature allows for long periods of pumping without wasting water or creating runoff problems, which reduces environmental impact. The pit holds approximately 40,000 gallons of water.

The new drafting pit’s primary use will be for testing fire engines during annually required intervals and following any pump repairs. It also allows fire apparatus operators to train on getting water from sources other than hydrants such as lakes, ponds, or streams. It will also support training operations on Lowndes County Fire Rescue’s training facility during live burns and training courses. In addition, the pit will serve as an additional supporting water source for firefighting activities in the areas surrounding LCFR headquarters.

According to Lowndes County Manager Paige Dukes, this addition will serve a multi-purpose role in providing needed maintenance, training, and firefighting capabilities. “Our dedicated personnel are always training to work and working to train.  This new resource will enhance our fire department’s efforts to provide the best services for our County’s citizens.”

This project was completed as a part of SPLOST VII. For more information on Lowndes County Fire Rescue, visit, www.lowndescounty.com.

The Warren Fire Department recently unveiled its new fire truck, Engine 6.

City and department officials were on hand for a check presentation from PotlatchDeltic, which helped make possible the purchase.

The new apparatus holds 1,300 gallons of water and boasts modern technology and plenty of storage space, reports salineriverchronicle.com.

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In an effort to demonstrate its equity, diversity, and inclusion, the West Vancouver Fire Department is featuring a fire truck with indigenous art.

@SquamishNation members joined West Vancouver Fire Rescue to welcome their new tower truck with artwork by Xwalacktun into service with a blended brushing and push in ceremony. This message of a commitment to reconciliation was witnessed by indigenous youth, and dignitaries alike pic.twitter.com/UJqSPYlVWf

— West Vancouver Fire & Rescue (@WestVanFireDept) April 10, 2022

The local police and the North Vancouver RCMP have vehicles with First Nations art, and the fire department wanted to partake, according to a report in cbc.ca.

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The department met with Squamish artist Xwalacktun, who was commissioned to create the piece for the apparatus.

Read more about Xwalacktun, his art, and the department’s new fire truck here.

The La Crosse Fire Department recently broke ground on its new facility on the UW-L campus, a facility that will replace Station 2.

In 2017, a team was tasked with researching the pros and cons of replacing the current facilities, reports wxow.com. The most recent fire station was built in 1967.

The new Station 2 is expected to be finished in spring 2023, according to the report.

The department is also looking to upgrade Station 4, a partially funded project that hopes to break ground in the fall.