Lafayette officials are considering increased funding for a new fire station, reports Daily Advertiser.

Lafayette Consolidated Government has budgeted $1.7 million to replace the old fire station. The administration is asking the City Council to consider plans to set aside $1.25 million for additional funding to complete the project. If the City Council agrees, the decision will go for a final vote on June 15.

The Sheldon City Council approved a lease agreement for a 2005 Pierce Platform aerial fire truck, reports nwestiowa.com.

The council also discussed with members of the fire department whether a new or used aerial fire truck is needed immediately or even if the department should replace the aerial.

The Sheldon Fire Co. 1994 Spartan aerial was damaged when it struck a large branch in March. The Iowa Communities Assurance Pool deemed the aerial totaled and the fire department has been searching for a used aerial truck since.

East Visali VFD will move out of shared accommodations with Cal Fire and move to a new fire station, reports Visalia Times Delta.

In 2006, the city leased an engine bay and one building for the firefighters’ living quarters. Those quarters have become cramped and the bay no longer fits the department’s current engines. A lot that will likely be used for the future fire station was purchased for $294,000.

Staffing levels will remain the same between the current station and the planned new station, as will response times.

Wyoming, MN, June 1, 2021 – Today, Rosenbauer America announced they have signed a five-year partnership with the city of Nashville. The contract was awarded to Rosenbauer with the support of local dealer, North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc (NAFECO), and is effective through 2026.

“This new partnership with the city of Nashville marks an exciting new era,” said John Slawson, CEO and President of Rosenbauer America. “We are dedicated to satisfy all facets of the department’s current and upcoming needs through apparatus solutions, component offerings, after sales service and strong dealer relations.”

The city of Nashville has submitted an initial order of eight custom Rosenbauer pumpers equipped with CleanAir Scrubbers, which will be in service to support firefighters and the community. An additional 47 CleanAir Scrubbers that will be retrofitted into the existing Nashville fleet.

Rosenbauer fire trucks have been leading firefighting innovation for more than 145 years. The pumper is the backbone of the fleet, responding to every incident as the first due piece of equipment. Rosenbauer offers more body construction options than any other manufacturer: 

· The Rosenbauer Commander custom fire chassis offers indisputable reliability. Engineered entirely with the goal of reduced maintenance stress, Rosenbauer broke away from industry practices by purposely using as many off-the-shelf components as possible. 

· The EXT heavy-duty body is perfect for extreme-duty, high call volume areas, such as large metropolitan districts. Rosenbauer conquered the demands of hard work with our FX formed aluminum body option for decades. 

“We are thrilled to bring top-of-the-line Rosenbauer products and services to the city of Nashville,” concluded Slawson.

Rosenbauer is working to form partnerships with progressive, large-scale departments that are looking for more in a vendor relationship. Through these unique partnerships, Rosenbauer will provide full services support to men and women across the country working the front lines.

For more information about Rosenbauer America, visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer America is a leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, mini and rescue pumpers, tankers, aerial ladders and platforms featuring Smart Aerial Technology.

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Update, 3:48 p.m. Eastern: SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — 1 firefighter killed in shooting at Los Angeles County Fire Department station, multiple LA-area media outlets report.

Original story: SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say there’s been a shooting Tuesday at a Los Angeles County Fire Department station.

Fire Department Supervisor Leslie Lua said paramedics responded to reports of gunshots shortly before 11 a.m. at Fire Station 81, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Los Angeles.

Neither Lua nor Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Trina Schrader had information about injuries or arrests.

A home about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of the station is on fire, and there’s a heavy police presence, but it’s unclear if it’s connected to the shooting and authorities didn’t immediately have more information.

Police tape is surrounding the fire station in the Agua Dulce area near Santa Clarita, and police cars and ambulances lined the street outside.

Agua Dulce is a remote community of about 3,000 people in the desert of northern Los Angeles County known for its rock formations and panoramic views.

The Fire Department described it as a “tragic shooting” on Twitter, saying the agency is “still in the process of gathering additional information” and it’s cooperating with law enforcement “throughout this ongoing incident.”

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