Construction is underway for a much-needed fire station in Cape Coral, reports WINK.

The $4.5 million station is being built to be able to withstand a major storm. The station is expected to be complete in March of next year and is expected to help reduce response times and lighten the responsibilities of some of the fire stations which currently cover the area.

Google Nest, maker of the Nest Protect Smoke and CO alarm, and The Leary Firefighters Foundation, founded by actor and activist Denis Leary, have partnered for the 5th annual “Thank You Grant”. The grant awards two deserving fire departments across the country with $25,000 grants for new Google technology and equipment, so they are better equipped to serve their communities.

For departments interested in procuring new equipment and becoming the next recipient of the Google Nest and Leary Firefighters Foundation Thank You Grant, please consider applying by June 30, 2021. Submissions are now open, and grant recipients will be announced later in 2021. Grant recipients can expect to receive $25,000 of Google technology, like the Nest Hub, Nest Protect Smoke + CO alarms and Google Pixelbook tablets: https://forms.gle/h8xD9ecRUcN8GRbk9

By Lindsay Dye

Pierce Job # 33514

Engine 10 began service with the McKinney (TX) Fire Department on April 2, 2020, when Station 10 was opened. The cab/chassis is a Pierce Velocity model with seating for five, along with rear-facing cabinets mounted on each side of the cab between the front seats and the crew seats. The cabinets are accessible thru hinged compartment doors. The cab also features the CARE clean cab concept. The apparatus is constructed of aluminum with full depth compartments with both Amdor roll-up doors and hinged doors. Compartments are also located on top of the body sides. SCBA storage is located adjacent to the rear wheel wells on each side.