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.

About the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
The Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association is a more than 80-year-old non-profit trade association dedicated to saving lives and protecting property by providing education of a balanced fire protection design. For additional information, including videos, interactive questionnaires, and training websites about fire safety and protection, visit femalifesafety.org or call 216-241-7333. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/BalancedFireProtection. For a complete listing of member companies, visit the Member Profiles page of the association’s website at femalifesafety.org/members.

The Des Plaines (IL) City Council recently approved $223,430 for the purchase of a new rescue squad for the Des Plaines Fire Department, reports dailyherald.com.

The squad will be custom built by Alexis Fire Equipment and delivered to the city in 8-11 months, town officials say. The apparatus will be loaded with gear for medical emergencies, hazardous material spills, dive rescues, and more.

It will be housed at Station 63 at 130 E. Thacker St., and it will be the station’s primary assist unit for medical emergencies. A crew of up to two firefighters will man the vehicle.

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The Spencer (OK) Fire Department has another fire truck, this one gratis, thanks to the neighboring Del City Fire Department, reports kfor.com.

Del City City Council approved at a recent meeting the donation, which is part of a mutual aid agreement between the two cities.

The apparatus is 21 years old but should have several years of life remaining, officials say.

Equipment failures have forced the closure of at least one station for the Shreveport (LA) Fire Department, reports 710keel.com.

Officials say the department’s aging fleet is breaking down—an engine at Station 1 broke down and an engine from North Shreveport’s Station 2 had to be moved to provide proper coverage. This led to the closing of Station 2 on Saturday, which, officials add, is a temporary situation.

An official adds just four of the city’s 21 fire engines meet national standards in terms of age—staffing issues are also a concern, the official says.

The report also says that Station 12 at Bert Kouns and Woolworth Road is back open after a five-day closure.

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