Local fire departments are spreading the word this week about fire safety. They are doing so as part of Fire Prevention Week, a program now in its 90th year that is held in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association. “Fire Prevention Week occurs every year,” Mount Vernon Fire Marshal Barry Kerth said.
- PUB DATE: 10/6/2021 3:07:11 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald (GoSkagit.com)

A Greenfield Historical Commission plans to hold a public hearing on the historical significance of the fire station in preparation for its demolition, reports Greenfield Reporter.

The fire station building is not considered historic. The library, which was built in 1797, is considered historic. The fire station is on the same lot as the library.

The Historical Commission worked with the fire department to come up with a memorandum of agreement to preserve historic items. Last month, the fire department completed its move from the station into a temporary structure.

An Atlantic City fire station about to turn 100 has been recommended for a $750,000 preservation grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust, reports Breaking AC.

If approved, the city will then match the grant, putting a total of $1.5 million toward the preservation efforts. While renovations are performed, the project plans would not require the companies to relocate while the work is done.

The fire station was originally designed to accommodate horse-drawn fire engines. The original stable building remains on the property.

Charleston officially opened a new fire station honoring nine fallen firefighters, reports Count on News 2.

Charleston Fire officials were joined by city leaders to open Fire Station 11, which by the city’s only c

The exact cause of the Rooster Comb Fire in late August has been identified as hot metal from a property owner who was cutting a metal culvert with a circular saw near dry grass. The property, located in the 2300 block of Methow Street, is being developed and the property owner was wanting to create the driveway access to the parcell, thus necessitating a ditch and culvert.
- PUB DATE: 10/6/2021 12:49:56 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee