The $5.6+ million station should go in service on February 1. An engine, from the RFA's reserve fleet will run from the new station. IT will be staffed y existing RFA personnel and new hires. The station is expected to improve response times in specific areas of the community.

In Modesto, CA, conditions at one fire station have forced firefighters there to relocate. The downtown firehouse has leaks, water damate, and deteriorating conditions. Crews will stay in an administrative office next door that is being converted into dormintories and a day room.  The apparatus bays and kitchen in teh damaged building will still be used by crews, but they will respond from teh administrative office next door.

Oskaloosa Fire Department received a grant from the Mahaska County Community Foundation in the amount of $3,000. The remainder of the funding came from leftover budget from the fire station expansion project.

The UHP pump was placed into service in December of 2018. Other upgrades to the truck include a flatbed for greater durability, side mount toolboxes to store tools and contaminated gear, off-road tires for muddy conditions, and increased emergency lighting for greater firefighter safety.