PHOTOS: Franklin County Fire District 3 announced it added a drone through a Washington State Department of Natural Resources grant awarded at the beginning of the year. The district said the new DJI Matrice 4T drone gives incident command a live aerial view during emergencies along with thermal imaging.

The drone helps crews find hotspots during wildfires and help locate missing or lost people, making operations safer and faster. Franklin County Fire District 3 said the drone would mainly serve its community but could also help neighboring agencies when needed.

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The Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, showcases the history of the fire department, honoring Chief Bogan's contributions and featuring vintage fire apparatus and exhibits.

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Fire Station No. 8 will exceed 11,000 square feet and feature four apparatus bays, two captain’s quarters, eight bunk rooms, and a fitness area.

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The 37,770-square-foot headquarters is estimated to cost $17.2 million and represents a major investment in the future of Sanford’s public safety infrastructure.

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Holyoke, West Springfield, and Westfield, Massachusetts, fire departments will receive more than $55,000 in state funding for safety equipment as part of a $5 million grant program.

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