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Medford's New Fire Station Opens Its Doors

Posted: Feb 14, 2017

Medford's New Fire Station Opens Its Doors

Medford's new three-bay fire station near the corner of Columbus and Stewart avenues opened its doors to more than 100 visitors Monday.Fire Station 2, which replaces a small 70-year-old facility on West Eighth Street, was built at a cost of $4 million by Adroit Construction Co.

Apart from offering a modern station, the new building is designed to improve firefighting service and response time in Medford. The station will have the newest fire engine in the department's fleet, bought at a cost of $700,000. Both the station and fire engine were recently put into service.

Coleman Fire Department Gets a New Fire Truck

COLEMAN, Texas - Coleman city officials helped roll in a new truck to the fire station Monday. The city's fire department received a $212,000 grant through FEMA last July to purchase the 2017 unit, according to Chief David Martinez. It will primarily be used to fight structure fires.

The rig was the first the department has purchased since 2006. The acquisition was made possible by a FEMA grant of $212,000. Total cost of the fire apparatus was $248,000. The city provided a 5 percent match to the $212,000 from FEMA. The new truck will be used primarily for structure fires.

Southington Fire Engine Struck by Car

The Record-Journal is a local print and digital daily newspaper covering local news, sports and community news in the Central Connecticut area

The rig was reportedly was struck while blocking a lane of traffic at the accident scene. The engine’s wheel and tire were damaged in the crash.

Vigilance is key. Apparatus don't always have to be moving for them to be involved in a crash. blind curves or civilians just not paying attention are the causes for many crashes involving stationary fire apparatus.

Longview, Cowlitz 2 crews battle fire at KapStone

A furnace fire that began at the KapStone Paper & Packaging plant in Longview posed significant challenges to firefighters as they tried to infiltrate the blaze without disturbing any asbestos. Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Longview firefighters were called out to the plant site at 12:32 p.m. Monday, and the fire continued to occupy responders well into Monday night.
- PUB DATE: 2/14/2017 2:16:50 AM - SOURCE: Longview Daily News

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Posted: Feb 14, 2017

In memory of a fallen comrade, Wyoming firefighters push for new law

After he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, Casper Fire Captain Jeff Atkinson wanted to spend his free time creating lasting memories with his two boys — he didn’t want to waste precious hours filling out paperwork or arguing his claim for worker’s compensation. The captain filed for workers’ compensation after he became sick, his wife said, but he was denied.
- PUB DATE: 2/14/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Casper Star-Tribune

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WFC News

Medford's New Fire Station Opens Its Doors

Coleman Fire Department Gets a New Fire Truck

Southington Fire Engine Struck by Car

Longview, Cowlitz 2 crews battle fire at KapStone

In memory of a fallen comrade, Wyoming firefighters push for new law

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