The Sedro-Woolley Fire Department recently had its busiest month in its history. During December, the department responded to 375 calls, surpassing the previous record of 355 set in September 2011. “We really don’t have a reason for that increase,” Sedro-Woolley Fire Chief Frank Wagner said. “There really wasn’t any rhyme or reason for it that we can see.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 3:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Goskagit

Cost increases estimated for the new Steamboat Springs fire station and city hall project are now exceeding what the Steamboat Area Fire Protection District says it can contribute, steamboatpilot.com reported.

The district’s agreement with the city outlines that it needs to pay a third of the costs for the new station. A fire official warned city council Tuesday the district has “significant concerns” about its ability to come up with its share, the report said.

Projected costs for the fire station alone have grown 15.5%, the report said.

Together, the costs for the new buildings are now about $33.7 million, according to the report.

Members of council indicated they might be open to adding a cost ceiling to the project for the fire district’s portion, with the city likely picking up the added cost overruns, the report said. Council directed staff to continue to explore financing options with the fire district board, but didn’t make any official decisions.

Chesapeake, Virginia – January 19, 2023

Air Systems International announces several team member changes, including the promotion of Mick Bowden to Vice President Sales & Marketing.

Mick joined Air Systems in 2004 after starting his industrial sales career with Fastenal. In March 2008, Mick was promoted to National Sales Manager.

Mick is a fixture at trade shows (AIHce, ASSP, AMMP, FDIC, & NSC to name a few) and always eager to discuss customer applications and solutions. Mick is also lead trainer and often in the field training distributors and factory representatives. He also visits customer work sites to diagnose issues related to confined space ventilation / respiratory protection, while offering off the shelf and custom solutions.

Mick started his career in the U.S. Coast Guard prior to entering the safety industry.

We congratulate Mick on his promotion and wish him the best in his new position.

At the end of December, two long time employees departed the company:

• Mike Fugere (International Sales Coordinator) – International distributors can now use ASI@airsystems.com for international inquiries and support.
• Lisa Hobbs (Order Entry Administrator)

We wish Mike and Lisa good luck on their new career paths.

About Air Systems International Incorporated

Air Systems International is a privately owned company founded in Chesapeake, Virginia in 1984. Air Systems manufactures Grade-D breathing air filtration units, air cylinder carts, confined space ventilation equipment, portable area lighting, and environmental control products.

Contact Stephen Durr, Marketing Manager Phone: (757) 424-3967
stephen@airsystems.com

The Warriors Mark Franklin Volunteer Fire Company issued this statement on social media Jan. 7:

“As some of you may have heard, our fire company had some items taken from our building and out of our trucks, such as a SCBA Air Pack, members helmets and portable radios etc. We decided to reach out to the community in case anyone may come in contact with the stolen items. The pictures include what the air pack looks like, our custom stamp on the air pack cylinder and the stickers we put on our equipment. We are offering a $500 reward for information helping us locate our items. If you have any information or have come in contact with any items with our tags please contact Chief Jerry Seeger, Deputy Chief Roy Ellenberger, Assistant Chief Kyle Seeger or the PA State Police in Huntingdon. Thank you for your help.”

There is once again a fire station in Lafayette’s Truman neighborhood, katc.com reported. The new station is located on Cooper Road.

The original station was built in 1970, and was torn down 3 years ago, the report said. The grand opening of the new state-of-the-art fire station took place on Wednesday.