Spokane Fire District 9 is adding a new Utility Terrain Vehicle or UTV to its fleet, which is good news considering the UTV’s are a shared resource. "One of them is down in Oregon right now at a wildland fire, and it's a great tool for wildland firefighters because if you have an injury where it's hard to get to we can provide quick medical access to those folks and get them out of there," said Richy Harrod, District 9 Division Chief.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Police are investigating a hit-and-run involving a Charlotte Fire Department truck, reports WSOC-TV.

Charlotte Fire said no one was hurt in the crash.

Authorities are still working to learn what led to the crash. No arrests have been made at this point.

The West Palm Beach Fire Department has bought four new fire engines, reports The Palm Beach Post.

Three of the fire engines were purchased for $674,745 each. A fourth was obtained through a lease. Four fire stations in the city will each get one of the new engines.

The city is working to allow members of the public to come see the new fire engines in the neighborhoods where they are being put into use.

The older trucks were requiring many repairs and were not diesel fuel efficient. The vehicles date as far back as 2008.

The Williamsburg City Council unanimously voted to demolish and rebuild a 31,000 fire station, reports WAVY.com.

The city will enter a contract with a construction company for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of
$13.6 million. The funds were solicited through the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act.

Demolition is scheduled to begin in early 2022 ahead of the new station opening in late spring 2023.

Alabama Congressman Recognized for Work to Keep Fire Extinguishers on Military Installations

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 10, 2021) – The Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association has selected Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama’s 3^rd congressional district for its 2021 Life Safety Advocate Award.

“As the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, Representative Rogers has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our nation’s service members by keeping fire extinguishers on all military installations,” said Guy Jones, president of the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association. “The Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association appreciates all Rep. Rogers’ efforts, and we congratulate him on this award.”

The annual Life Safety Advocate Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the safety of the public through innovative efforts, including legislative, educational, enforcement or other effective means.

Rep. Rogers was presented the award during an event on June 8, 2021, at Amerex Corporation—a manufacturer of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems—in Trussville, Alabama.

The Alabama congressman was first elected to Congress in 2002. He is a recognized leader on key national security issues, and with three military installations located within his congressional district, a strong advocate for service members and their families. Rep. Rogers is a sixth generation East Alabamian and son of a firefighter. He has been married to his wife, Beth, for more than 35 years; they have three children.

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