Grant County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters from Royal Slope Fire & Rescue arrived to a frightening sight Monday morning when they responded to a plane flipped onto its top about nine miles northwest of Royal City. PIO Kyle Foreman said 83-year-old Dwain Forester thankfully was not in flight when he and his 1960 Cessna 175B went belly up near Road 11 Southwest and Beverly Burke Road Southwest.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2021 6:45:41 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

West Memphis will have a grand opening for an all-new fire station, reports WMC 5.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The ceremony also includes the official welcome of Engine No. 7, a brand new Pierce Mfg Enforcer Pumper! The new addition to the city’s fleet will undergo a ‘wetting,’ its first bath with its new department, and then be pushed into its bay by the firefighters.”

The fire station features a fitness center, larger living space and the latest technology and equipment for firefighters.

Preservationists prevented demolition when the fire station became a local landmark, reports WXOW.com.

The La Crosse Heritage Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the 1940 building as a city landmark. The current building is not usable for a current fire department and can only fit one vehicle.

A fire official said that the fire station has mold, asbestos, gender equity issues restrooms so expanding the fire station would not be an option.

Whatever happens next with the building is not up to the preservation alliance.

A four-bay garage may be built on a lot of donated land next to the existing fire station, reports WMC 5.

Voters will need to approve up to $3 million in funding. The cost of the project is expected to be around $2.4 million based on previous discussions, but the $3 million figure will provide a buffer that could help cover unforeseen expenses.

The firefighters would also have more room for storing their equipment and have new shower facilities. The current station was built in the early 1970s, when the department would respond to 30 to 35 calls a year and when firefighting vehicles were smaller. Now, crews consistently responds to more than 300 calls per year.

Plans for the fire station may be viewed here.

The Denver (CO) Fire Department recently celebrated the 90th anniversary of its Station 3.

Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock was among those on hand for the festivities.

Station 3, the oldest in the city, opened on April 30, 1931.

It was great getting out in the beautiful Denver weather this weekend to celebrate the historic 90th anniversary of DFD Station #3. 🚒 It’s known as the oldest and smallest active station in the Mile High City. Learn about its history here: https://t.co/VpNgyMAKbF https://t.co/XwD5BYoAGz pic.twitter.com/EBN5A55uTX

— Michael B. Hancock (@MayorHancock) May 3, 2021