A new fire station highlights the list of projects—totaling $130 million—the Albuquerque (NM) City Council wants the public to vote on in November, reports krqe.com.

The new station, the most expensive item on the docket, would cost $7 million and would replace Station 12, near Juan Tabo and Central.

Officials say Station 12 is one of the oldest stations in the city, and an upgrade would help crews keep up with their high number of calls.

The council is expected to vote later this month on putting this bond package on the ballot.

Other projects include a swimming pool, designated places for the homeless to camp out, road work, and museum upgrades.

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Construction for a pair of new fire stations in Malvern (AR) is moving along swiftly, reports malvern-online.com.

First, work on the new two-story North Malvern fire station located on Moline Street continues to progress. Crews of the Moser Construction company began tearing down the former station in March.

Next, the Lono-Rolla Volunteer Fire Department is currently in the process of building a new station on Sulphur Springs Road, which officials say is still in its process of completion. 

The Johns Creek (GA) Fire Department is ready to host station visits again.

Interested parties can fill out a request form here, though they’re to be made no more than 30 days in advance.

When requesting a visit, one must pick between one of the four stations, date, time, and the number and age range of people expected.

Three firefighters were injured after their engine was hit by a vehicle in Pataskala (OH) Saturday afternoon, reports 10tv.com. Police officials say the three were taken to the hospital, though their conditions are not known.

The woman driving the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital.

The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on East Broad Street and Summit Road as the pumper was responding to another call.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.  

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently transferred an engine to the Lower Valley (CO) Fire Protection District (LVFPD), reports kjct8.com.

LVFPD was awarded the apparatus after applying for it under the BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness program to enhance its wildland firefighting capabilities.

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