Central Manitoulin (Ontario) fire officials say that out of the 38 volunteer firefighters on the roster only 12 have the credentials to operate the apparatus, reports northernontario.ctvnews.ca.

They add that half of the members are working at getting their license, but that could take months due to an ongoing provincial testing backlog, the report says. The government’s offer of one extra examiner isn’t going to make a difference in the issue, officials say.

Another challenge the department faces is having four stations as opposed to one hall, the report says, which makes it tough to schedule volunteers.

Voters will decide December 21 whether to authorize the purchase of a combined engine and rescue fire apparatus for up to $725,000 for the Mohawk (NY) Fire Department, reports recordernews.com.

The single proposition would authorize the vehicle purchase and the issuance of a bond for up to $450,000 toward the expense, the report says.

Officials say no impact to taxpayers is anticipated. A portion will be covered by district reserve funds—with approximately $150,000 going toward the down payment—as well as proceeds from the sale of two department apparatus: a 1991 International Tanker and a 1997 International Rescue, the report says.

Polls will be open to registered voters at the Mohawk Fire Department at 2553 Route 30A on December 21 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The City of Memphis (TN) Division of Fire Services hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the Memphis Fire Department’s $6.8 million Station 1 at 225 Chelsea Ave.

Earlier: Memphis (TN) Getting New Station 1 by 2022

The new facility will replace the decommissioned Station 1 at 211 Jackson Ave. and the existing Station 6 at 924 Thomas St. The new firehouse will be two stories and nearly 13,000 square feet.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville (VA) Fire Department (CFD) is donating a fire truck to Charlottesville’s sister city Winneba, Ghana.

The fire engine is a 2003 Pierce Quantum that was a critical part of the Charlottesville Fire Department’s fleet of equipment, providing our city with nearly 20 years of fire protection. This truck served as Engine 7 and was located at the Ridge Street Fire Station before moving to a reserve engine status. The fire engine was the first CFD engine to have an electronic onboard foam/firefighting agent proportioning system and served for several years as the hazardous materials response unit. Since becoming a reserve engine, the fire engine filled in for many of the frontline units on a day-to-day basis while those trucks were out for repair. In the fall of 2020, CFD removed the engine from service. The truck has an estimated value of $25,000.

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CFD plans to donate the engine to the Charlottesville Fire Company. The Charlottesville Fire Company in turn plans to donate it to the City of Winneba, Ghana. Through the Sister Cities Commission, Winneba has indicated a desire and a need for this fire truck.

On December 2, join blues legend Corey Harris and his band, along with African dance troupe Chihamba, for an unforgettable benefit show for the Charlottesville-Winneba Foundation. Proceeds from the event will support the costs to ship the fire truck to Africa. For tickets: https://www.theparamount.net/event/corey-harris/ 

News Flash: CFD Fire Engine Headed to Sister City

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— Charlottesville Fire (@CvilleFireDept) November 22, 2021

Jasper County (SC) Fire Rescue crews have been temporarily relocated due to the discovery of several types of mold, including black mold, at their Coosawhatchie station, reports wsav.com.

Officials say the mold was detected in certain rooms at the facility. However, no first responders reported feeling ill.

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Fire officials are now debating whether to fix the mold issue, replace sections of the station, or simply build a new facility altogether, the report says.

Despite the relocation, the department says there shouldn’t be any lack in coverage.