According to a news release from the county, beginning Friday, September 3, recreational burning is now allowed in unincorporated Skagit County east of the Swinomish Channel. This change is due to an increase in fuel moisture levels. All residential yard and land-clearing fires continue to be banned until further notice.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2021 7:47:27 PM - SOURCE: KAPS-AM 660 Mount Vernon

The Ocean City Council learned that the cost of building a new fire station would be twice more than expected, reports OC Today.

The cost was projected $5.5 million five months ago but has since jumped to $12.7 million.

The new fire station is intended to replace a fire station built in 1969 that was last updated in 1986.

The station’s current design includes four drive-through bays, two tiers of decontamination areas, plenty of storage for fire, EMS, and dive team equipment, 15 bunks for duty crew members, five live-in dormitories with Jack and Jill restrooms, five flexible spaces that can be used for offices, bunks, or live-in spaces, a training room, conference room and gym.

The total cost of the project is $12.7 million, which includes $2 million to strengthen against storms and public safety requirements, $470,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and $480,000 for the design.

Westport Hose Co. #1 is moving into a new fire station, reports The Sun.

The long-awaited expansion update brings all fire trucks, ambulances and rescue support vehicles under one roof.

The fire trucks are in their bay and bunker gear line the back wall, all fully operational should the need arise. The historic fire bell will be moved to the new site and placed on a platform in the front yard.

Eight bays for trucks and ambulance rigs allow easy entry and a fast exit.

The City of Waco’s Fire Station is nearing completion, reports Everything Lubbock.

Fire Station 6 is nearing completion! The building stands on the former site of the 25th Street Theatre, which opened in 1945. The new building will have a design that reflects the old theatre & include community room space. We can't wait to see it complete! #wacofire #wacotexas pic.twitter.com/Ug4pzNlCny

— City of Waco, Texas (@cityofwaco) September 1, 2021

Officials have voted to donate $1 million to the Allen Township Fire Company for the purchase of an elevated waterway vehicle, reports The Home News.

Two manufacturers were approached to make the vehicle. While the truck costs $1,020,000, the fire company can receive a substantial discount by paying in full, bringing the cost down to $985,000. Fire Chief Dale Hassler said the fire company also recently applied for a $16,000 grant.