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WFC News

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

Cowlitz County firefighters, first responders tackle industry stresses on marriage, family together

First responders joined a training Friday night — not to perfect their emergency skills, but their marriages. Retired Seattle Fire Department Capt. Mike Gagliano and his wife, writer Anne Gagliano, led a two-hour class hosted by the Kelso fire department, county chaplains and a local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters on the challenges of maintaining marriages in an industry racked with stress, trauma and irregular hours.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2022 3:32:38 PM - SOURCE: Longview Daily News - Metered Site

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Posted: Feb 19, 2022

New Highland Park (IL) Fire Station Highlights $12.75M Improvement Plan

Highland Park City Council recently approved the issuance of $12.75 million in general obligation bonds to finance capital projects, highlighted by a new fire station in the Ravinia District.

City officials also signed off on bids to build a replacement for Station 32 at 692 Burton Ave.

Of the issued funds, $8 million is earmarked for the fire station, with $4.5 million set aside for sewer and street work. The remainder will be used to cover the cost of issuing the bonds.

The principal and interest for the fire station and street work will come via the city’s property tax levy.

See the full agenda below:

2022-02-14 City Council – Full Agenda-3296 Download

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Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Mount Morris (NY) Fire District Takes Delivery of $318k Tanker

The Mount Morris (NY) Fire District has taken delivery of a $318,000 2021 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 3,000-gallon tanker.

One of six trucks in the district’s fleet and the first new one in almost 30 years, the apparatus replaces a 1993 truck, according to a report in thelcn.com. The apparatus boasts a back-up camera, as well as all state-of-the-art equipment.

The only problem with the new apparatus’ predecessor, officials say, was finding obsolete replacement parts. It otherwise worked fine, they said.

The department is hoping to replace its 2002 pumper next, the report says.

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Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Monteagle (TN) Fire and Rescue Department Takes Delivery of Engine

The Monteagle Fire and Rescue Department recently took delivery of a new engine.

All photos via Monteagle Sunday School Assembly’s Facebook page.

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Grand Jury: Make Changes, Kern County (CA) Fire Department

The Kern County grand jury Thursday released a report saying that the Kern County Fire Department must make some changes to address safety. The Grand Jury addresses, among other things:

• Age of stations

• Back-up power

• Automatic (Alarm) fire system

• Fire sprinkler (suppression) system

• Seismic design/construction

“A significant number of KCFD facilities are well past their serviceable life,” the report says. “There are 15 stations in Kern County over 50 years old. Nine of those are over 60 years old with the oldest being 71 years of age. Typically, fire stations have an anticipated service life of approximately 50 years.

“39 stations have a diesel exhaust removal system, seven stations do not. Only one of these seven stations is under 50 years old. In the County, 18 stations have back-up power generators, 28 do not. 28 stations do not have fire sprinkler suppression systems.”

The report goes on to make some recommendations, such as KCFD should, “within the next 12 months, develop a comprehensive strategic plan to repair or replace all stations, 50 years and older, over the next 5-10 years; install smoke detectors and Fire Ready Range Hoods in all kitchens within 12-24 months; replace Station 11’s Air Operation generator with new auto start back-up generator; within the next 3-5 years, Helicopter 407 should be replaced, followed by Helicopter 408; and apply for funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill immediately for Air Operations and Fire Stations in need of repair or replacement.”

“In May 2017, the Kern County Board of Supervisors (BOS) allotted $150,000 to CPSM located in Washington D.C. for a 241-plus page independent report (Operational and Administrative Analysis),” the report says. “Project staff conducted on site visits between the 15th and 19th of August in 2017. CPSM completed their analysis in December 2017, which detailed $12.75 million in savings. By changing the way KCFD implements pay, purchases, and training, as well as promoting employees, improving facilities, and providing service to city and county airports, these savings can be achieved. The report contained 62 recommendations. Of the 62 recommendations, 55 have either been completed or are currently in progress.”

See the entire report here:

KernCountyFireDeptEarlyRel Download