VIDEO: In the 2600 block of Avery in Midtown, a two-story building has risen as the Memphis Fire Department took the wraps off of its new $7 million headquarters. After five years in the making, Fire Chief Gina Sweat along with Mayor Jim Strickland and other top brass cut the ribbon on the new headquarters featuring a bell tower, arched doorways and art.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WREG-TV CBS 3 Memphis

VIDEO: They called it “the umbrella of death.” Between December 1951 and February 1952, three planes crashed in Elizabeth a few weeks apart, killing a total of 119 people. The family of one of the victims is giving back to first responders to commemorate the 70th anniversary of those crashes. “It took the top of the third floor and landed on our house,” said Augustine Caruso.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News 12 New Jersey

Another fire station has been hit by thieves. First in Oso and now in Acme. In both cases the thieves stole the exact same fire equipment. Whatcom County District 16's Chief is warning other fire houses Monday night. "This is the people's stuff and they took our stuff and it's like when someone comes into your house unwelcomed, you feel violated," said Hank Maleng, Fire Chief for Whatcom County Fire District 16.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Another fire station has been hit by thieves. First in Oso and now in Acme. In both cases the thieves stole the exact same fire equipment. Whatcom County District 16's Chief is warning other fire houses Monday night. "This is the people's stuff and they took our stuff and it's like when someone comes into your house unwelcomed, you feel violated," said Hank Maleng, Fire Chief for Whatcom County Fire District 16.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Voters at a special town meeting on March 8 will be asked if the Mount Desert (ME) should borrow $949,590 to renovate the Somesville fire station, reports mdislander.com.

Two general contractors bid on the project, which aims to provide living quarters and workspace for fire and EMS personnel, with King Construction Services of Machias submitting the low bid at $783,500, the report says.

In addition to construction, there will be costs totaling an estimated $166,000, which includes a 15% construction contingency plus furniture and appliances, computer workstations, and a well-drilling.

If approved, work could begin soon after the March 8 meeting, with completion expected in September or October, the report says.

Officials say the town could use a portion of its undesignated funds to pay for the station project, but it would be better served to help offset an anticipated tax increase. The recommendation was that the town borrow the money for the Somesville project and take advantage of the bond market, the report says.