In November, FCI Constructors Inc. broke ground on a $2.8 million, six-month project to remodel the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Fire Station 9, VailDaily.com reported.

The station, which will be operational during construction, is getting a facelift and will be more welcoming to the community, according to the report. It also aims to adhere to best-known health practices for fire stations, the report said.

A fire official said the renovation is long overdue, explaining that the station, which was built in 1977, originally served as a garage for volunteer engines, the report said.

Experts recommend fire stations be sectioned into three hazard zones — hot, warm and cold — which Fire Station 9 will comply with once the remodel is complete, the report said. There will be structural separations between contaminated materials, working and living spaces in order to reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, according to the report.

Wheeled Coach, a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a premier manufacturer of ambulances for municipal and commercial departments, announces the delivery of 28 new ambulances to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for use at their facility in Ahmadi, Kuwait.

The delivery included 11 Type 2 Chevrolet 3500 vans and 17 Type 1 Ford F450 modular ambulances. The ambulances were sold to KOC by Wheeled Coach’s official representative in Kuwait, Yusuf A. Alghanim & Sons Co, and were built on chassis that were supplied by Alghanim & Sons Co. The vehicles were outfitted with key features, including Wheeled Coach’s signature Cool-Bar^®, a patented external condenser that greatly increases airflow, and exclusive Per4Max^® seatbelts, a four-point restraint system with controlled deceleration that allows the crew mobility while being safely buckled in. The ambulances were designed and built-in accordance with U.S. Triple-K standards. 

“We are proud to have had the opportunity to partner with Yusuf A. Alghanim & Sons Co to provide Kuwait Oil Company with this fleet of Wheeled Coach ambulances,” said George Petropoulos, Vice President of Sales, REV Ambulance Group. “Wheeled Coach has a legacy of providing American quality and durability to EMS providers across the globe.”

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About REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.

Wheeled Coach is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and is a premier manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments. Built to perform under the most demanding conditions, Wheeled Coach ambulances deliver mission-critical durability. Wheeled Coach leads the industry with more firsts than any other ambulance manufacturer, including being the first to conduct IHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing. It manufactures a full line of ambulances at its production facility in Winter Park, Florida. Since 1975, Wheeled Coach has been Trusted by the Toughest^®.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

Maynard Fire Chief Anthony Stowers and the Maynard Fire Department invite residents and community members to the grand opening of the new Maynard Fire Station next month, according to a press release from the fire department. 

WHEN:

2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023

WHERE:

Maynard Fire Department, 30 Sudbury Street, Maynard, MA 01754

WHAT:

The public is invited to Maynard Fire Departments grand opening of the newly renovated station.

The grand opening will include a unique dedication ceremony. Department members will uncouple hoses to honor the new station, rather than cutting a ribbon.

The new headquarters is 19,500 square feet and features a modern training area, an emergency operations center, and more room for apparatus and equipment storage. The new station supports 21st century fire service, and includes numerous features to ensure the well-being of first responders. The station replaces the current headquarters on Summer Street, which exceeded its functional lifespan.

Residents and community members are encouraged to attend the grand opening and tour the new station. Refreshments will be served.

“We are excited to show our community our new and improved station,” Chief Stowers said. “I would like to thank the members of our Department for their patience during this construction and extend our appreciation to the entire community for their support – and investment – throughout the entire process. Our new station allows us more training opportunities, and more space. This allows out members to be better equipped to answer calls and keep our community safe.”

Construction on the station began in 2021 following an effort that began in 2015.

On Monday, Nov. 28, Maynard firefighters officially relocated to their new facility at 30 Sudbury St., marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to build a modern, state-of-the-art facility that will ultimately empower the department to provide the highest possible level of service to the community.  

Casper Star Tribune, Wyo.
(TNS)

Dec. 13—Someone broke into a Casper Mountain fire station and stole more than $6,000 worth of items, the Natrona County sheriff’s office said Tuesday.

The break-in occurred sometime between Dec. 1 and Dec. 11 at Casper Mountain Fire Department Station 14 on Lemers Road.

The sheriff’s office is asking residents who live near the fire station to review any security camera or doorbell footage from those nights for any unusual activity in the area. Anything suspicious should be sent to investigator Cory Brooks at 307-235-9282.

Midwest Fire—Conicville Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Jackson, VA, pumper/tanker. Kenworth T880 cab and chassis; Cummins X15 500-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; APR 3,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; All-Poly™ tank and body construction; Newton stainless-steel swivel dump valve; Zico electric portable tank carrier. Dealer: Joe Hlushak, Midwest Fire, Luverne, MN.

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