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Lehi (UT) Celebrates Third Fire Station
Lehi (UT) Celebrates Third Fire Station
Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Lehi (UT) Celebrates Third Fire Station

Daily Herald

Lehi is growing and now has a third fire station within its city limits. Multiple fire departments from Utah County and Salt Lake County lined the bays of Station 83, the newest Lehi fire station on Traverse Mountain Boulevard above Harmons Grocery. "Who'd ever thought we'd have three stations in Lehi?

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The new station sits in northeast Lehi, high on the hill overlooking the valley. The city built the station to help the Lehi Fire Department maintain prompt response times for the city’s rapidly growing population, especially in its northeast quadrant. Construction of the station began in October 2016. According to Lehi Fire Chief Jeremy Craft, on the morning of New Year’s Eve, the station will start taking calls.
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Forsyth County (GA) Fire Stations in Line for $300K in Security Improvements
Forsyth County (GA) Fire Stations in Line for $300K in Security Improvements
Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Forsyth County (GA) Fire Stations in Line for $300K in Security Improvements

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Firefighters in Forsyth County are likely feeling safer after several personal vehicles were targeted in burglaries earlier this year. Commissioners voted this week to authorize $300,000 in security improvements at 13 stations, Division Chief Jason Shivers said. The action is obviously welcome by firefighters.

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Commissioners voted this week to authorize $300,000 in security improvements at 13 stations, Division Chief Jason Shivers said.  

Planned improvements include standalone cameras ($77,000), outside  lighting upgrades at 11 stations ($39,000) and access cards at 11 stations ( $33,000).

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Naples (FL) Fire Station is $3 Million Over Budget
Naples (FL) Fire Station is $3 Million Over Budget
Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Naples (FL) Fire Station is $3 Million Over Budget

Naples News

Work to build a fire station behind Naples City Hall is expected to cost about $3 million over budget, prompting a recommendation for the Naples City Council to borrow money for the project. Leading bids from construction firms to complete the work came in between $8 million to $10 million.

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Leading bids from construction firms to complete the work came in between $8 million to $10 million. The council only has about $5.6 million set aside for the project.  

The council on Wednesday will consider awarding a nearly $8.6 million contract to the lowest bidder, Manhattan Construction. The Naples-based firm is part of Rooney Holdings, owned by U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney and his family.  

The new two-story fire station, expected to stand for at least 50 years, will be built with special protections intended to withstand hurricanes as strong as a Category 5. It will also serve as the city’s emergency operations center.

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Shepherdstown (WV) Volunteer Fire Department Honors Late Chief in Fire Apparatus Dedication
Shepherdstown (WV) Volunteer Fire Department Honors Late Chief in Fire Apparatus Dedication
Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Shepherdstown (WV) Volunteer Fire Department Honors Late Chief in Fire Apparatus Dedication

Journal news

As fire chief, the late D. Lee Morgan lived and breathed all things Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department. "He always wanted the Shepherdstown Fire Department to be a top fire department," his wife, MaryAnn Morgan, said Sunday after the department's truck dedication ceremony.

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The purchase of the 2017 Pierce Manufacturing, Arrow TX was made possible through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and contributions from the community.
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Orland (ME) Fire Department Raises Funds for New Fire Equipment
Orland (ME) Fire Department Raises Funds for New Fire Equipment
Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Orland (ME) Fire Department Raises Funds for New Fire Equipment

www.ellsworthamerican.com

Since launching a fundraiser in September, the Orland Fire Department has raised $18,818.50, which is enough money to purchase 10 new sets of turnout gear for its interior-certified firefighters. Turnout gear is the special coat, pants, gloves and flash hood that firefighters wear while responding to fires.

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Buying new gear is expensive, and the all-volunteer Orland Fire Department isn’t rich. Orland Fire Chief Bobby Conary said the department can usually raise enough money for new gear by applying for grants from foundations and from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  

This year, however, several of the department’s grant applications fell through, so it was up to Orland taxpayers to foot the bill, if they wanted to.

While $18,818.50 is enough money to buy 10 sets of turnout gear, the department has 15 interior-certified firefighters in need. Fortunately for them, the department came up with a plan to make up the difference.

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