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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Daisy Mountain (AZ) Fire Station Demolished Due to Structural Problems

Demolition crews went to work Thursday bulldozing a fire station in the north Valley. But a new, sturdier and more well-built station will take its place.
The station was built in 2001. Unfortunately, there was some faulty construction issues and structural problems.

According to Daisy Mountain Fire Department, "The station was built by a former fire Chief (literally) and there was no warranty or contractor that could be held responsible for the faulty construction. The station was having structural problems due to soil compaction prior to construction. The district did conduct a feasibility study to determine whether it would be more cost effective to repair the station or rebuild. Due to the extensive problems with the building it was determined that it would be more cost effective to rebuild."

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Owensboro (KY) Debuts New $1.1M Fire Apparatus

As he gazed at the Owensboro Fire Department's new, $1.1 million Sutphen ladder firetruck, gleaming in the mid-morning sun at the Walter Freeman Regional Fire Training Center on Wednesday, firefighter and ladder truck driver Mark Kurz could only smile. "It looks like a Cadillac to me, compared to the 1999," Kurz said.
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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Waco (TX) Fire Department Asking for Upgrades to Fire Stations

Anticipating growth in the city of Waco, the Waco Fire Department is requesting the city to upgrade several of its fire stations.
It is asking the city to rebuild fire station 6, which is one of its oldest and busiest fire stations, in the same area where is currently located.

That station is located in the 2800 block of Bosque Boulevard and was built in 1940.

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

One woman injured in Kirkland fire

A woman was injured Thursday afternoon in a house fire here. Firefighters who were the first to arrive discovered her on the second floor of the home in the 9300 block of 143rd Street. Firefighters helped the woman out the front door. She was taken to Evergreen Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, the Kirkland Fire Department said.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2017 3:29:23 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

AFG Grants Safe in President’s Budget Proposal

President Trump’s budget proposal contains major cuts to many federal grant programs. 

Assistance to Firefighter Grants:

Fortunately for fire districts/departments, the “Assistance to Firefighter Grant” (AFG) programs are safe for now.  This is because they fall under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security, one of three federal departments (along with Veteran’s Affairs and Defense) that, at this time, are escaping President Trump’s proposed budget cuts.

Proposed Cuts to Other Federal Grant Programs:

USDA Rural Development grant programs which have previously provided some equipment funding for fire districts/departments, are also slated for major cuts to funding...

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