WFAA

Dallas firefighters heading into another long hot summer continue to ask that their jobs battling the heat not include the lack of sufficient air conditioning at their fire stations. "I'd say 20 to 25 percent of the stations have ongoing issues, at a minimum," said Armando Garza with the Dallas Hispanic Firefighters Association when asked about the city's 58 fire stations.

Houston Chronicle

The City of Pearland will break ground on its latest fire station on Thursday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. Officials from the city and the Pearland Fire Department will be on hand at the construction site located at the corner of Old Alvin Road and McHard Road, the city said in a press release.

foxillinois.com

The Effingham Fire Department is set to utilize a new fire drone. The department recently received a drone, which will be utilized for various situations, such as fires, hazardous materials incidents, accidents, etc. The drone will also be used for pre-incident planning of large commercial buildings within the city to get a "birds-eye" view of rooftops in the instance of a major fire.

Kokomotribune

Kokomo's busiest fire station will soon receive a new $1 million aerial platform truck, complete with a 110-foot ladder reach, cameras that eliminate blind spots and a bucket capable of holding three firefighters. The truck, which is due off the assembly line today, will later be placed through tests and inspections, and the city is expected to take possession by the end of the month.

The Times Herald

Clay Township voters will consider a $2 million bond proposal this August to help fund new firetrucks and other facility repairs and improvement in the department. Fire Chief George Rose said the main intent is to replace some vehicles and equipment to benefit firefighters' safety.