A fire in an attic may not be the way most people start their day, but for rookie Tampa firefighter Lauren Glanton, it seems to come naturally. "That was my alarm clock," she said. "It was fire time, time to rock and roll!" Answering the call runs in the family. "Broken legs, gunshot wounds, overdoses and everything else," said Lauren’s dad, Larry, a Tampa Fire Rescue paramedic who has seen it all during his 24 years with the department.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVT-TV FOX 13 Tampa

Cedar Grove Fire Department will hold an opening ceremony for a new fire station, reports TapInto.

There will also be tours of the new fire station, which will replace the old structure that opened more than 75 years ago.

The Fire Department is seeking donations for a planned memorial outside the new firehouse to honor past and present members.

The Flagler Beach City Commission conducted a workshop to discuss the purchase of a 2020 Pierce Enforcer, reports Palm Coast Observer.

The new truck would replace a 25-year-old ladder truck. That ladder truck would still be available as a backup, giving the fire department a total of three trucks.

Officials and residents debated the cost of the truck, ISO concerns and whether the fire department could properly staff the fire stations.

The Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company recently put a new 2021 Pierce Rescue Pumper into service, reports The Press of Atlantic City.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Ocean View Fire Company has taken delivery and placed in service a 2021 Pierce Enforcer Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper. Designated as Squad 17, the new apparatus features a 730 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam tank, Compressed Air Foam System and a set of Hurst eDRAULIC rescue tools. This replaces a 2005 Pierce Enforcer Pumper and 2000 EVI Walk in Rescue. Squad 17 will respond from the South Seaville firehouse located on Main Street. We would like to thank the Commissioners and residents of Dennis Township Fire District No. 1 for your continued support!”

The new fire truck will replace two pieces of equipment, a 2005 pumper and a 2001 rescue truck. The new truck carries 730 gallons of water and 20 gallons of a fire-suppressing foam. The truck also will carry hydraulic extraction equipment, which is often used to free people trapped in vehicles after serious wrecks.

Fame Fire Company will celebrate the final phase of renovations and enhancements to the fire station, reports Daily Local News.

The apparatus housing highlights a brand new Spartan/Custom Fire Pumper as well as their walk-in Heavy Rescue truck and 137-foot heavy-duty Aerial Ladder.