The Lynchburg Fire Department has finally reopened its Station 3 after the facility underwent renovations and expansion, reports wsls.com.

The Fort Avenue station was supposed to be finished in late December, but supply chain issues as well as COVID-19 complications delayed the process.

Earlier: Lynchburg (VA) Fire Department Station 3 to Close for Renovations November 29 – December 27

The renovations included a new kitchen, an expanded locker room, common area, and bedroom. The facility can hold up to 10 staff members at a time, the report says.

The project totaled more than $300,000 and was covered by CARES funding.

Back in November, FA reported that Milton Fire-Rescue’s Station 41 on Arnold Mill Road had a black mold problem and was closed after several members became sick. Crews operated out of a nearby station, but now the department is set for a return to the facility.

“To help prepare for the return of our firefighters, Milton Volunteer Fire Corps members Jon Ng, Jim Loughridge, Bart Vantieghem, Dale Harney, and Steve Cory spent the day Saturday painting several rooms inside Milton Fire Station 41.

“Remediation is complete at the station, which has been closed since November due to mold, and reconstruction is nearly complete. A few finishing touches and inspections are all that stand in the way of the department returning to the station on Arnold Mill Road.”

Monterey wants to purchase a new ladder truck and equipment with this year’s CDBG application, which could net the town upwards of $420,000 with a $50,000 match from local funds, reports newstalk941.com.

Officials say Monterey has come up short on several other grants to purchase a used apparatus, but the CDBG one has a chance, the report says.

A potential new apparatus would replace one from 1985, and officials say it would cost around $375,000, with the remainder going toward equipment.

Grant applications are due April 15, the report notes. Before that can happen, a grant-spending budget needs to be prepared for consideration, then a vote will take place on whether or not to move forward with the application.

Cold Lake, AB – A new state-of-the-art fire truck will soon be on the road, keeping Lakeland-area residents and firefighters safe. Cold Lake Fire-Rescue took possession of the triple-combination pumper this week after it was delivered from the manufacturing facility in Winnipeg.

“Not only does this vehicle come equipped with all the firefighting tools and features we need to fight structure fires and respond to other emergencies, it also actively purifies the air inside the cab to keep our firefighters safe from harmful toxins and chemicals,” said Fire Chief and Manager of Protective Services Jeff Fallow. “The Clean Cab system uses two built-in HEPA filters to scrub potentially volatile or dangerous compounds that may be in the air, or enter the cab on our firefighting gear. The system actively purifies the air and kills pathogens including viruses, so it’s a great tool to have, especially as we move out of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Other safety features include a full lights and siren package, rollover protection, occupant airbags, and a back up camera.

The new pumper #4 replaces a 2005 model year pumper truck which has come to the end of its service life. City Council approved the purchase of the truck in the 2020 Capital Budget, which comes with a price tag of roughly $750,000. The contract was awarded to Fort Gary Fire Trucks.

With a staff of four full-time personnel and about 65 paid-on-call firefighters, Cold Lake Fire-Rescue serves the city of Cold Lake, Cold Lake First Nations, and a large portion of the Municipal District of Bonnyville, with occasional responses into Saskatchewan. The department responds to more than 350 calls for service annually.

Testing of the new pumper is currently underway and it is expected to be in operation by March 1. It will be housed at the Cold Lake Fire-Rescue downtown headquarters.

The maneuverability of the Pierce fire apparatus is key for the historic South Carolina city.

APPLETON, Wis. (March 2, 2022) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced an order from the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina for two Arrow XT™ pumpers and one Saber® pumper. The department purchased the fire apparatus through Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, and delivery is expected in August 2022.

The Pierce Arrow XT pumpers feature a heavy-duty design with a short overall length of 29 feet and will be stationed in Charleston’s historic downtown district. The Saber pumper offers outstanding visibility, substantial space, and thoughtful ergonomics and will support Charleston Fire Department’s suburban and rural service areas.

“The Charleston Fire Department has several fire stations built in the 1880’s and 1910 with height and length restrictions,” said Joseph Roberts, Assistant Chief of Technical Services for the Charleston Fire Department. “Working with Pierce and their dealer, Spartan Fire, we were able to develop specifications for apparatus to fit into these older stations and maneuver through Charleston’s narrow historic streets. We purchased our first Pierce fire engine from Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus in 1983 and we’re confident in our continued relationship.”

Charleston Fire Department’s new fire apparatus will feature:

Pierce Arrow XT Pumpers

• Arrow XT chassis
• 500-gallon water tank
• Hale 1500 gpm pump
• Cummins L9 450 hp engine
• Side roll and frontal impact protection

Pierce Saber Pumper

• Saber chassis
• 1000-gallon water tank
• Hale 1500 gpm pump
• Cummins L9 450 hp engine
• Allison 3000 EVS transmission

“We appreciate the long-standing relationship we have with the department which has a fleet made up almost entirely of Pierce vehicles,” said Robby Fore, president of Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus. “We are very familiar with the challenges the department faces, including its historic fire stations and narrow city streets, and are proud to be able to provide the customized solutions and ongoing support they need to best serve the City of Charleston.”

The Charleston Fire Department serves a growing, thriving, and historic port city. The department includes four battalions from 17 fire stations with 401 personnel who responded to 21,165 calls for service in 2021 across a 134 square-mile radius. Charleston is known for its historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and oak tree-lined neighborhoods. The community requires fire apparatus with superior maneuverability for easy navigation on narrow residential and city roadways.

For a comprehensive review of Pierce pumpers, visit www.piercemfg.com for specs, video, and images.