The new Centerville fire station has been build near the old station, reports WMGT 41.

The new station will provide firefighters more space for their equipment. The fire department plans to use the old building for storage.

The move is expected to happen in September of this year.

Lafayette Fire Department has announced the start of construction for a new $2.5 million fire station, reports KADN News 15.

The original fire station was built in 1978 and was torn down in March due to major structural concerns. As the fire department grew, the size of the station was no longer suitable.

The decision was made to demolish the old station and erect a new one at the same location. The new fire station will comprise of living quarters and a 3-bay apparatus room for fire trucks and service vehicles. The fire station is expected to be completed within one year.

PHOTOS: Police have blocked an Interstate 5 off-ramp in Everett while emergency crews investigate reports that a person may be trapped in a manmade tunnel under the roadway. Everett officers and emergency personnel responded to the scene, the northbound I-5 exit ramp to Maple Street and Pacific Avenue, at around 8:40 a.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2021 9:51:42 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

A crash in Centennial Wednesday afternoon left two people and a group of South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue firefighters unharmed, a report from denvergazette.com says.

The accident happened at the intersection of Parker and East Orchard roads about 1:40 p.m. when the engine was responding to a house fire. The two people inside the other vehicle—a white sedan—were unharmed.

At the time of collision, the engine had its light and sirens going.

Police officials are investigating the accident, and an internal South Metro investigation has also begun.

While responding with lights and sirens to a house fire on E. Hialeah Dr. in Centennial, a SMFR Engine was involved in a non-injury collision at Parker Rd. and E. Orchard Rd. @ArapahoeSO is investigating the incident. pic.twitter.com/r3pwRzUzEw

— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) July 14, 2021

The Board of Public Works approved the purchase of a 2021 Rosenbauer with a 2,000-gallon pumper for the Kokomo (IN) Fire Department at a cost of $693,831, reports kokomotribune.com.

The new apparatus is expected to take a year to be manufactured and will eventually replace Engine 2—a 2004 international tanker pumper.

Kokomo will be utilizing a contract with Center Township to pay for the new engine. Last year, the pair entered into an agreement that would include the Kokomo Fire Department servicing the township’s unincorporated areas in exchange for a new rescue truck and $80,000 a year, roughly the cost of one firefighter.

City officials say the city will be putting each $80,000 payment toward the new engine. The additional rescue truck is expected to be bought by Center Township and up and running this year.