"The old fire station, as you can see it hasn't changed much since it was built in 1897. It's certainly served the community well, but it has long past met our needs. We are currently working out of three different buildings in two geographic locations, and this project for a new fire station has been in the making for 14 years now," said Bristol Fire Chief Brent LaRose.

Chief LaRose hopes to create a museum area inside the new building as a nod to the Department's history. He says much of the new furniture has been donated and fundraised by the community. Firefighters should be all moved in by the end of June.

Union President Will Maher says, "I do believe there is a window of opportunity to keep the building open. I'm encouraged by the fact that money was put into the budget, which will give us a little more time to maintain the building and deal with the city and try to come up with a solution that's amicable to everybody."

But, Mayor Grebien says he is looking for $1.8 million in concessions to offset the cost of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant Pawtucket isn't receiving this year.

All students from grades one to four could submit names. The fire department received nearly

MOULTRIE, Ga. — Members of the Colquitt Regional Volunteer Auxiliary recently purchased two LUCAS Chest Compression Systems for the Colquitt County EMS Front Line ambulances.

The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a safe and efficient tool that standardizes chest compressions in accordance with the latest scientific guidelines.

Research studies have shown that mechanically controlled LUCAS compressions are able to sustain a higher blood flow to the brain and heart compared to manual compressions. The machine does not tire as a person will and maintains a steady rhythm. Patients receiving compressions via the LUCAS machine while in transit are often in better shape than patients receiving manual treatment.

“You don’t think you’re gonna win,” Buck said. “It’s a pretty neat deal.”

The men smiled as Buck held the camera and posed in front of a fire engine.

Buck said the win for the department came as a surprise since the conference hosted firefighters from around the globe.

Argus representative Doug Nelle called it the industry’s largest trade show as he and Daco Fire Equipment sales representative Garrett Dobmeier handed the camera over to Buck and congratulated him.

Nelle said Buck was the first camera recipient, as the company picked a winner each day at the three-day conference, which hosted an estimated 35,000 attendees.

The camera was described by Nelle as a generational improvement on what his company has been developing for 35 years.

He said the company was at the conference to highlight the product and the drawing was part of the promotion.

The camera, listed as an Argus Mi-TIC S, uses thermal technology in order to identify objects through smoke and darkness.