Portland, ME, firefighters will soon have three new apparatus to replace equipment with serious safety concerns, according to the Portland Press Herald newspaper.

The paper reported Portland budgeted $2.7 million from its 2022 fiscal year budget which is due to begin in July, the newspaper reported.

For the money, the department will get two new pumpers and an aerial, the paper reported.

The capital outlay is critical at this time with two fire engines out and a third expected to fail inspection this spring, the paper reported. Portland firefighters had hoped to buy five apparatus, but city officials recommended buying only three because of other funding needs in the city, the paper reported.  The fire department might seek to buy another ladder and engine in 2023.

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Firefighters in Seymour, MO, recently bought a ladder truck and a four-door rescue pumper for about $100,000, according to television station KY3.

The trucks join the fleet with the Southern Webster County Fire Protection District, the station reported.

Firefighters were able to make the purchase using taxpayer funds, but they did not have to increase taxes, according to fire officials.

It’s hoped the apparatus will lower the community’s ISO rating which is currently a 6/7, the television station reported.

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A historic building in Cle Elum known to locals and tourists alike was devastated by an early morning fire Saturday. The Bull Durham building on Railroad Street in Cle Elum, known for its iconic advertising mural was badly damaged in the fire, displacing all tenants from the property. The building housed a physical therapy practice, as well as counseling, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage services.
- PUB DATE: 2/22/2021 10:57:02 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic - Metered Site

A rescue vehicle belonging to the Albuquerque (NM) Fire Rescue was taken while they were responding to an EMS call, according to a report broadcast by television station KRQE.

Police tracked down the vehicle and were able to stop it with spike strips, according to the television station report.

There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the occupant was caught fleeing the scene. She reportedly gave authorities false identification which is made it difficult to determine who she is, the TV station reported.

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Brunswick, ME, is scheduled to begin construction on a new $9.1 million fire station soon now that the contract to build the new facility has been signed, according to a report broadcasted on 13WGME.

The new fire station, which will replace a building that’s more than 100 years old, is expected to be completed in 15 months, according to the television report.

It is expected to have seven bays, bunk rooms, kitchenettes and offices, according to the report.

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