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Posted: Apr 11, 2018

State grant replacing Depew Fire Department's aging air tanks

But just in the nick of time, Assemblywoman Monica Wallace secured a $250,000 state grant for the department that will allow them to replace every tank.

“We’ve been trying other grants, other avenues of funding for the last two years and it hasn’t worked out. But after meeting with Assemblywoman Wallace and explaining our need, it’s only been a few months and she already came through for us, so it’s great,” said Depew Fire Chief Scott Wegst.

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Posted: Apr 11, 2018

The Fire Engine That Could: Buffalo Gets Gift From Ascension Parish, La.

The gift is a 1959 model cab-over Mack fire engine that is meant to be used as a structure fire unit.  

"It’s got jump-seats behind the cab for two firefighters and regular seats for the driver and one more in the cab. It’s got a tank that has room for about 500 gallons of water and pumps that still work," Craighead said.

The Engine that Could began its life in 1959 at St. John’s Parish, Louisiana. In 1999 it was then gifted from St. John’s Parish to an Ascension Parish Fire Department When St. John’s purchased a new fire engine.

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Posted: Apr 11, 2018

Fire Department Marks Completion Of $3.3 Million Remodel

The new addition includes expanded living quarters for firefighters; a locker room; storage areas for equipment; a kitchen; a day room; a fitness area; a new ambulance bay; and a small museum packed with department memorabilia.

The existing fire station was renovated into office space with conference rooms, a large classroom and testing center for firefighters, an office for the Center Township Trustee and a substation for Greenfield Police Department officers.

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Posted: Apr 11, 2018

Fire Station Planned For West Delray, Despite Environmental Concerns And Higher Cost

But some county commissioners said they had problems with the purchase because it would require spending up to $1.2 million in additional tax money to clean up soils contaminated with agricultural chemicals.

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Posted: Apr 11, 2018

Chicago suburban city lays off 40 police and fire employees, union officials say

Harvey police and fire department employees were hit with major layoffs Tuesday, one day after an adverse court ruling spurred city officials to convene an emergency meeting with workers. Officials did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday but the lawyer who represents both Harvey’s police and fire unions said 18 rank-and-file firefighters and 13 patrolmen are believed to have been let go.
- PUB DATE: 4/11/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Chicago Tribune
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