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Posted: Oct 4, 2016

Cleveland (MN) Council Approves New Fire Apparatus

The Cleveland City Council needs to come up with about $200,000 in additional funding after approving a new truck for the city's fire department. Cleveland Fire Chief Jon Schabert attended the City Council's Oct. 3 meeting to ask to purchase a new fire truck for his department.
Cleveland Fire Chief Jon Schabert attended the City Council's Oct. 3 meeting to ask to purchase a new fire truck for his department. Schabert said he wanted to replace a truck that the city has owned since 1996.

"I got a quote for $428,000," Schabert said. "Typically we replace our trucks every 15 years but we've let it go a little longer in the past. This one is 20 years-old."

The city has $176,000 saved for a new fire truck so far, and will add another $20,000 to the fund before the end of the year. Revenue from the city's gambling fund has also gone toward new fire trucks in the past, and usually has about $40,000 available each year.

Schabert said that the contract for the new fire truck must be signed by Oct. 25 and paid for within four months, giving the city until this winter to come up with the remaining $196,000. Schabert said he might be able to get another $30,000 by selling the old truck.

The council discussed waiting a few more years to raise more money before replacing the fire truck, but McCabe pointed out that the interest from a bank would be cheaper than the rising costs of a new truck. Schabert said truck prices could go up between 11 to 13 percent by next year, whereas the bank has a 3 percent interest rate.

Council member Tyler Miller asked how much the fire department spends for repairs each year. Schabert said it was about $15,000, but that money is budgeted separately from the funds for a new truck.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2016

Spokane: Workers in critical condition after receiving burns at Waste to Energy facility

Two workers at the city’s Waste-to-Energy Plant were burned Tuesday morning in what officials called “a serious accident” and are in critical condition. Spokane firefighters arrived at the city’s trash incinerator shortly after 10 a.m. after a report of multiple victims being burned, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said in a video posted to Twitter.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2016 11:14:43 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Oct 4, 2016

2-alarm fire guts Everett apartment building; 7 residents left homeless

The Red Cross is helping at least seven people who were displaced after a two-alarm fire ripped through their Everett apartment complex early Tuesday. Firefighters responded to the scene, in the 8300 block of 11th Drive West, at about 12:15 a.m. after receiving reports of flames and smoke at the building.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2016 7:42:30 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Oct 4, 2016

Paul Conway Fire Announces Contest to Win a TIC

Paul Conway TIC contest

 

Paul Conway Fire recently announced the opportunity to enter to win a thermal imaging camera.

Finally, a thermal imaging camera that's not only powerful, but economical, making it possible for every firefighter to have one in his or her arsenal. RevealPRO breaks new barriers with high-resolution thermal imaging, durability, and high performance. CLICK HERE to register for a chance to win, and here to learn more about the Seek RevealPRO.

Questions? Call Paul Conway Fire at 1.800.955.8489 between the hours of 9am-4:30pm CST, Monday-Friday.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2016

Give Your License Plate a Personal Feel with TheFireStore's Custom License-Plate Builder

TheFireStore's Custom License-Plate Builder

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