Fire investigators are trying to figure out what’s causing a rash of brush fires that have popped up in recent weeks in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Two fires lately include one on the side of Grant Road near Fred Meyer that led to a gas station being temporarily shut down, and another one that was quickly put out on Columbia and Benton Streets in Wenatchee overnight Monday morning.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2021 1:12:07 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee

A new 3,600 square foot fire station, built at a cost of $800,000, was recently dedicated by the Washington (MO) Fire Department, according to an article published by emissourian.com.

According to the web site report, construction on the facility at 7962 Highway KK started on December 2, 2020, and the dedication came about five and a half years after residents approved the formation of the fire protection district and about five years after the tax, which covers the cost of the station, was passed.

On Sunday (Sept. 19) about 100 people gathered for the dedication of Fire Station 6 which was opened in conjunction with the Washington Community Fire Protection District, according to the report.  

A little more than a year after a wildland fire destroyed the Malden (WA) fire station, the community is gathering funds from grants and insurance claims to rebuild the station, according to a report published by the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.

The paper reported that Malden received a $900,000 grant from the Washington Department of Commerce for the building replacement, the newspaper reported, adding community has already contracted with an architectural firm to figure out how much the building will cost.

The Babb Road Fire, which happened on Labor Day 2020, destroyed much of the Whitman County town as well as public buildings, the newspaper reported, adding that federal funds and insurance payments will help pay for the new fire station.  

A new fire truck has been put in service by the Knoxville Township (IA) Rural Fire Department, according to a report published by radio station KNIA-KRLS.

The station reported that fire officials are pleased with the purchase and say taxpayers’ money was well spent on the new equipment that will help firefighters do their jobs.

Fire officials say it’s important to have equipment that works properly and is covered by warranty because it needs to work every time its needed, according to the report.

The truck was on display for Knoxville’s 9/11 anniversary event, the radio station reported.

Firefighters with the New Hanover County (NC) Fire Department dedicated a 2021 Pierce Enforcer at a virtual ceremony last week, according to a press release issued by New Hanover County Communications and Outreach department.

The press release said Engine 19 is assigned to the county’s Federal Point Fire Station, one of eight the department operates.

NHCFR Chief Donnie Hall said the new truck has a 1,500-gallon per minute pump and a 1,000-gallon tank and is equipped with many new technological features. It’s powered by a Cummins L9 450-hp engine and has TAK-4 independent suspension. It also uses the “clean cab” technology to keep dirty gear and equipment from contaminating the cab by providing storage in outer compartments for transportation back to the station, the press release said.

The new truck also carries basic extrication equipment as well as basic life support gear for medical emergencies.