The Mason County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency Wednesday following "extensive damage" from last week's snowstorm and just ahead of forecasted heavy rain that could bring further destruction to the county. The emergency declaration allows the county to mobilize resources to help the community, activate emergency resources, contract with outside agencies, incur debts and also allows departments to forgo certain procedures and formalities in their extreme weather response.
- PUB DATE: 1/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

City council recently approved the purchase of a $1,250,783 Rosenbauer aerial from Heiman Fire Equipment for the Spearfish (SD) Fire Department, reports bhpioneer.com.

The apparatus will replace the department’s 1998 ladder, which, officials say, is at the end of its useful life and has even exceeded the National Fire Protection Association professional standards for use.

The elder truck was supposed to be replaced in 2017, but complications with the merger of the Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department and the Spearfish Firefighters Association delayed things, according to the report.

Officials say if the purchase were to be delayed any longer it could increase the price by $200,000.

Work on the $4.1 million Winfield (KS) fire station portion of the $14 million Winfield public safety center project is progressing and on track to be completed later this year, reports ctnewsonline.com.

Earlier: Plans Progress For Addition for Winfield (KS) EMS/Fire Station

Work has started on the roof deck for the new station, and renovation for the adjoining current station is expected to be completed this spring.

Despite supply chain issues, the new facility is expected to be ready for calls in early summer.

The project is being funded through a 1% sales tax passed by voters in 2019.

Livermore (ME) Fire Department officials say that ongoing issues with Engine I have exacerbated plans to purchase a new apparatus, reports sunjournal.com. They add that there have been electrical problems with the engine since its purchase.

The issue seems to be with the modules, the report says. Although the problem hasn’t been found, four-plus hours of work have gotten it running again.

A cab-over truck is desired for the new apparatus, the report says.

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Voters approved $100,000 last year, the second installment of a three-year plan to purchase a new truck, according to the report. If another $100,000 is approved this year, it leaves $200,000 that could be borrowed. Officials are working with three companies to get a bid.

A grant is another option, the report says.

The Sherwood (AR) Fire Department Tuesday broke ground on its new Station 4.

The 8,200-square-foot facility will be located near the intersection of Brockington and Rapid Water and feature two truck bays, FOX16 reports.

The new location aims to cut down on response times.