Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One is planning to ask voters to fund its capital facilities plan this summer with an $80 million bond. Voters would see the proposal on the Aug. 2 primary ballot. It would cost the owner of a $500,000 home $9.90 a month for 20 years, according to the agency – an estimated 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value.
- PUB DATE: 3/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Tribune

The Detroit Fire Department rolled out six new fire trucks and 10 new ambulances Saturday.

The investment is designed to improve response times and lower maintenance costs for the city.

The Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department recently announced a raffle to win a 2022 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew. Tickets are $20 each, and all proceeds will go toward funding the purchase of two new twin custom KME fire trucks for the department.

The lucky winner will be drawn January 1, 2023, and the person will not be responsible for the sales tax. Other fees may apply, though.

“PLEASE HELP US SHARE THIS AMAZING RAFFLE!” the department says.

“The Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our biggest fundraiser ever! We are selling raffle tickets to win a brand new 2022 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew.

“Tickets are $20.00 each and proceeds of this raffle will directly benefit the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department by funding the purchase of two new twin custom KME Fire Engines.

“About the Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 SuperCrew-

“3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine

“Electric Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission

“Remote Start

“Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist 2.0

“Power Sliding Rear Window

“Max Trailer Tow Package

“FX4 Off-Road Package

“20″ Six-Spoke Dark Alloy Wheels

“Bed Utility Package

“360-Degree Camera Package

“XLT Sport Appearance Package

“There will be a total of 5000 tickets sold. All individuals that purchase tickets online will be mailed their ticket stub to the address provided.

“We will be taking delivery of the truck next week and it will be displayed at our fire stations and various community events throughout the year.

“Tickets are only sold in-person by members of our department, the family of our members and online on our website at https://btvfd15.com/ . Tickets sold online will have a $1.50 fee added to the purchase for the card processing and postage.

“*** Nobody is authorized to Hold, Distribute, Sell, Resell, or Transfer Tickets. Please Report to us anyone that you feel might be misrepresenting themselves as a member or individual trying to sell tickets. We can be reached at 814-362-3280 or bradfordtwpvfd15@gmail.com.

“*** Terms and Conditions: Must be 18 to win. The winner will be drawn on January 1, 2023. The sales tax for the vehicle is paid and the winner will not be responsible for the sales tax. The truck will be titled and insured by our department for the duration of the raffle, however it will not be driven. The truck will be trailered or towed to and from our stations or community events. The winner is responsible for Title transfer & Registration fees. The winner is responsible for any and all applicable taxes imposed by Federal, State, and Local Authorities. BTVFD reserves the right to delay the drawing date in an effort to raise more funds.”

On the occasion of the release of the movie “Notre-Dame brûle” by Jean-Jacques Annaud, Shark Robotics unveiled a video showcasing the daily contributions of the Colossus robot to the efforts of Paris and Marseille firefighters.

The objective of the Colossus? Protect and support humans in hostile environments.

In April 2019, Colossus was employed for 10 hours in support of the Paris Fire Brigade during the Notre-Dame de Paris fire. The use of the device came at a time when the situation was becoming too dangerous for the firefighters: the temperature exceeded 800 degrees, the roof of the nave was threatening to collapse, and molten lead was falling inside the cathedral. With its 500 kg, Colossus participated in the preservation of the works thanks to the detection of hot spots and the extinction of the fire, towing hoses normally requiring the strength of 15 firefighters. The Notre Dame fire confirmed that the use of the Colossus not only protects humans, but also preserves heritage and the environment.

Awarded “innovative technology” by the American Association of Mechanical Engineers, Colossus is the Swiss Army knife of firefighters with more than eight patented mission modules. The robot is capable of detecting a hot spot, extinguishing a fire, transporting equipment, providing respiratory assistance, and many other missions. The Paris Fire Department has six Shark Robotics robots and the Marseille Marine Fire Battalion has two robots.

Three years later, Shark Robotics has just been ranked as the world leader in firefighting robots, and France is the first European country to use firefighting robots and the second in the world, with robots exclusively from Shark Robotics. How did this happen? Thanks to the foresight of and the engagement between the fire departments and Shark Robotics, linking innovation to the needs of the field in order to have useful and efficient robots. The benefits of robots go beyond protecting humans; they provide operational support by intervening like a surgical strike as close to the danger as possible, saving water, minimizing pollution, and protecting property.

The Sedro-Woolley Fire Department is hoping to be able to buy a new brush truck that can be used to fight wildland fires. Granted, the department doesn’t fight wildland fires on a daily bases, however, it is responsible for wide swaths of land that are prone to wildfires. “With the last few years of wildland seasons, to be able to get where our engines can’t, would be a benefit for all of us,” said Sedro-Woolley Fire Chief Frank Wagner.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2022 8:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald - Metered Site