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Posted: Sep 7, 2018

6 Austin Fire Stations Getting Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

The Austin Fire Department has already renovated 25 stations over the past 15 years. This is phase six and the last fire stations that need renovations.

"When you are remodeling an old building like this, there is a lot of rehabbing that goes on, sometimes wiring has to be completely replaced, sometimes plumbing has to be completely replaced," said Assistant Chief Aaron Woolverton.

These renovations aren't just a matter of convenience. They are a necessity for a firefighter's health.

"Firefighters are exposed to a lot of things that the general public aren't. Having a facility where they can get cleaned up as quickly as possible is in our best interest and theirs, long-term health-wise," said Woolverton.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2018

Brunswick Council Grapples With $13 Million Cost Estimate Of Proposed Fire Station | The Times Record

Ambulances and fire trucks have to be customized in order to fit through the station’s bay doors. Water is leaking through the building’s floors. The structure doesn’t even have a sprinkler system.

“It’s outlived its usefulness,” Brunswick fire Chief Ken Brillant said.

Constructed around 1919 to house horse-drawn firefighting equipment, the building is not handicapped accessible, is not code compliant and lacks a fire protection system or outside fire escape, according to a memo Brillant drafted for the town council.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2018

Glenn Creek Fire now 50 acres

The Glenn Creek fire burning east of 45 Degrees North resort has grown another 10 acres and is now nearly 50 acres. The containment lines continue to be reinforced with crews working on hot spots inside the lines and burning out unburned fuel that pose a danger to the line. Officials say Stimson Lumber Company is helping with the incident and has been providing resources and personnel for the effort.
- PUB DATE: 9/7/2018 8:54:46 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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Posted: Sep 7, 2018

Helping to Keep Firefighters Healthy During Cover Assignments

Plymovent recognizes that equipment compatibility should include the vehicle exhaust removal systems being used at fire stations. Fire personnel have shared with us when this has been an issue:

  • A vehicle from a neighboring department or a county unit is filling in for another department.
  • A specialized fire apparatus, such as a hazardous materials vehicle, used on a regional basis, is temporarily stored at different stations for training purposes.

In situations such as cover assignments (NFIRS Code 571), firefighters should expect to gain use of the exhaust removal system that’s installed at the neighboring station.

The challenge occurs when a vehicle that is configured for the Magnetic Grabber® enters a neighboring station that has the Pneumatic Grabber® (compressed air) system installed.

That’s why Plymovent provides the Bayonet Quick Lock. This adapter easily attaches by hand to the vehicle’s Magnetic Grabber tailpipe adapter, making the tailpipe compatible with the Pneumatic Grabber nozzle, as well as other systems that use a similar tailpipe adapter. The Plymovent team will continue to explore other nozzles and adapters as needed.

Visit the www.plymovent.com to learn more.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2018

Wall-Mounted Ready Rack 18-Inch Compartments

Ready Rack® components are manufactured with a durable, heavy-duty zinc chromate finish and protected with a special clear-coat sealer. All units are supplied with two levels of open wire shelving. Full-length grid dividers separate individual sections between top and bottom shelf levels and provide a 4″ tall divider on the top shelf level. Grid dividers are also supplied for ends of the unit. Each individual section is supplied with two hanging apparel hooks, one snap on plastic name plate, and a hanging pole that runs the length of the unit.

  • Ready Rack 18" Sections also can be ordered in virtually any wall run length.
  • Two levels of open wire shelving
  • Full-length grid dividers to separate sections
  • Adjustable apparel hooks
  • Label holder
  • New Tech wall mount shelf supports
  • Hanging Pole to run the length of the unit.

For more information, visit www.readyrack.com.

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