Now that potable water has been secured, the next step is for the architectural firm to update the mechanical requirements of the fire station, like plumbing and electrical work.

The architects will also figure out what the renovation project will cost. “Right now we have no idea,” Kanterman said.

Another case of a fire apparatus being struck while en route to a call. It is imperative to remember that we can no longer trust that anyone hears us coming. And sometimes even if they do, other vehicle drivers are often unwilling to yield the right of way. Stop at your intersections, and remember you are "requesting the right of way" at an intersection. Don't assume you have it by virtue of your lights and siren.

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In this case, the rig in question was hit by a command vehicle. It's important to remember that although we hear most about civilian vehicles hitting fire apparatus or vice versa, that there are a number of apparatus vs. apparatus accidents as well. Call your intersections, make sure you stop at all intersections before proceeding through. None of us wants to be responsible for firefighter injuries sustained during a response because we were not vigilant.

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