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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Public Safety to Cut Ribbon on Petoskey (MI) Fire Apparatus

The Petoskey Department of Public Safety invites the public to get an up-close view of its newest fire truck at a ribbon-cutting event on Saturday, Oct. 29, in downtown Petoskey. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday along East Mitchell Street near the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce office.
The $1.1 million fire truck, built by Sutphen Corp., is equipped with a 100-foot aerial platform. A public safety millage which city voters approved in August allowed for its purchase. A portion of Mitchell Street will be closed during Saturday's ribbon-cutting, and public safety staff will be on hand to answer questions
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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Report: Over half of Washington homes most at risk of wildfire are in Spokane area

Over half of Washington homes most at risk of wildfire are in Spokane area, report says. Over 18,000 single-family homes in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area are at high risk of wildfire damage, with more than half of those rated at extreme risk, according to a new report from real estate data firm CoreLogic.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2016 2:00:15 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Dual-Purpose Dries Turnout Gear and Hose

After contaminated hose and turnout gear has been thoroughly and safely washed, it is necessary for it to be dried in a quick and safe manner. Circul-Air Drying Cabinets provide a safe and more economical alternative to the cost of towers and the damaging practice of drying on hot pavement or in intense sunlight – both of which have the potential to damage expensive equipment. Fresh air is drawn over thermostatically controlled, 1000-watt heater strips by a high volume, top mounted axial fan. Variable dryer settings can maintain an optimum hose drying temperature. Or, as an alternative to the warm air settings available, the ambient air setting dries without heat.

Circul-Air’s Dual Purpose Dryer allows hose and turnout gear to be dried quickly and safely, minimizing shrinkage while ensuring a rapid return to service. When emergencies arise, you want your equipment ready to go, so it’s essential to get hose and turnout gear back into service as quickly as possible. Circul-Air’s high-capacity drying cabinet handles up to 500 feet of 5-inch hose. Ten removable galvanized steel shelves permit other items to be dried in the cabinet, and a 12-hour timer shuts down the dryer automatically. You’ll use less energy and never overheat and damage the hose.

Features include: 

  • Now with an Industry Leading 5 year warranty
  • 900 CFM
  • Average life cycle of 35+ years
  • Conforms to NFPA 1851
  • Dry 4-6 sets of gear easily in 4 hours or less
  • Dry 500ft of 5 inch hose in 10-12 hours
  • Easily dry boots and gloves without additional accessories
  • Easy to use control panel with an automatic 12 hour shut off timer
  • ETL CSA certified
  • Professional grade quality
  • AFG grant approved
  • Includes 2 shelves and 6 gear hangers

For more information, visit www.circul-air-corp.com.

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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Pullman firefighters rescue man from apartment fire

A 57-year-old Pullman man was rescued form a smoky apartment unit Thursday morning after a neighbor heard the smoke alarm going off and called authorities. Pullman fire crews responded to the triplex apartment on Northwest Larry around 3:45 a.m. Lieutenant Andrew Howell said when they arrived, they found the window to the downstairs apartment cracked and hazed over.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2016 7:48:13 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News
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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

New $3.5M Limerick (PA) Firehouse to Break Ground

LIMERICK >> Big things are coming down the pike for the Limerick Fire Company as construction on its new headquarters gets underway in just a few short weeks. The fire company currently operates out of its 390 W. Ridge Pike facility built in 1984.

That facility is in need of significant updates to maintain the efficiencies of the company, and embrace the modern challenges the company faces. Several studies conducted over the past few years have determined that a renovation of the existing building would be cost prohibitive.

That’s why it opted to move forward with the $3.5 million construction of a new facility, built over the footprint of the existing building.

“It’s exciting but very busy,” said Tom Walters, Limerick Fire Company president. “Through this process it ended up being significantly more than seven digits to remodel the existing building than it cost to tear down and build a brand new building. That’s why we’re building a brand new building.”

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10-11 a.m. Among those in attendance will be state Sen. John Rafferty, R-44th Dist., state Rep. Tom Quigley, R-146th Dist., as well as township supervisors and staff and other dignitaries. Demolition of the existing fire house will take place on or about Nov. 5. The new two-story, 20,000-square-foot building will be equipped with five drive-through apparatus bays. Included in the overall square footage is space for the existing members to sleep while staffing the station during weather events, or other emergencies. Other vital spaces will include training and study rooms for the more than 70 active firefighters to meet mandated training certifications, equipment and radio rooms, along with administrative offices. The new station will also provide accommodations to maintain emergency medical services staffing provided by Trappe Ambulance Company, and a space to support the township emergency operations center.

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