Sutphen will offer 17 emergency vehicle technician classes ranging from beginner to master EVT

DUBLIN, OHIO – For the second year in a row, Sutphen Corporation, the largest family-owner fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, will offer an expansive courseload of Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) classes while also proctoring the EVT Certification Commission’s national exams directly following classes.

In 2023, the Sutphen Service and Technical Division, located in Urbana, Ohio, will host EVT courses and exams in its state-of-the-art training and classroom facility. The classes range from beginner EVT F1 courses to highly skilled EVT F8 courses.

“We started the program in 2021 after hearing feedback from customers wanting to expand their knowledge and further support their technicians,” said Janelle Kizer, Sutphen’s training manager. “We have the unique opportunity of offering courses and then proctoring national certification exams directly after a class. This is a chance for technicians to grow in their craft while learning from master EVTs and board-certified trainers who work at one of the largest first apparatus manufacturers in the nation.”

Sutphen’s blend of immersive hands-on training and interactive classroom sessions prepare students for the national boards and real-world applications.

Since the program started in January 2021, Sutphen-trained students have passed the EVT Certification Commission’s national exams with a perfect 100 percent pass rate on all Sutphenproctored exams. “Sutphen’s training courses prepared me for real-world scenarios and everyday applications,” said Adam Herold, master EVT lead technician for the Atascocita Fire Department located in Harris County, Texas. “I take what I learned during my courses and apply it to our fleet every day. I would recommend Sutphen’s training and maintenance classes to anyone looking to further their knowledge and make an impact on their fleet’s maintenance.”

Classes are typically taught over a three-day period with proctored exams available on the third day.

The 2023 class schedule is available at Sutphen.com or by clicking here.

Attendees are responsible to register and pay for exams with the EVT Certification Commission.

You do not need to be a Sutphen customer to register for an EVT class. EVT classes are taught for all emergency vehicle technicians, not just those who work on Sutphen fire apparatus.

For additional information, please contact the Sutphen Service and Technical Division at
866-287-5549 or via email at Training@SutphenCorp.com.

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Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station 10 won a Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Award, LoudonTimes.com reported.

The Fire and Rescue station, which replaced another station next door built in 1960, won an award in the “Familiar” category, according to a release from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.

The award was given in recognition of the station’s “exceptional attention given to surrounding buildings, places, and details during the project design as well as a highly ‘contextual’ design solution in which the new design looks as if it had always been a visually harmonious part of the neighborhood,” according to the release.

The release said the new station was built with a focus on crew safety, including modern decontamination systems and other health and safety applications.

The Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station is located at 42429 Lucketts Road, and houses an engine, ambulance and a tanker in its 18,000 square-foot building, the report said. 

Loudoun County will host a meeting on plans to build a new Philomont Fire and Rescue station at 6 p.m. December 8 at the Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane in Purcellville (VA), LoudonNow.com reported.

The county plans a new 18,500-square-foot fire and rescue station on seven acres at the current Philomont horses show grounds, plans the report said.

According to the county fire department, the current station is not safe by modern standards, with equipment bays too small for larger modern vehicles; and not enough space for proper decontamination, sleeping and exercise spaces, sex-separated showers and lockers; and an inadequate fire protection system, according to the report.

Some favor renovating the existing station, which a county study found would be feasible and could make the station safe, but would be more expensive, the report said. Supervisors elected to stick with plans to build on the horse show grounds, which the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department owns.

At the meeting December 8 county staff members will present a site plan and preliminary building illustrations with options, seeking public feedback. To learn more about the meeting or offer comment online, open through Jan. 5, visit loudoun.gov/philomontstation.

The city of Bloomington has announced plans for $34 million in new investments in public safety including the issuance of $29.5 million in general revenue bonds to fund the projects. Details are available online at https://bton.in/uevIy.  

The proposed improvements include purchasing and renovating the 64,000-square-foot CFC Showers building contiguous to City Hall to establish a new public safety headquarters, including relocating the police station and fire and police administration offices. The improvements also include rebuilding Fire Station #1 (E 4th St), remodeling Fire Station #3 (Woodlawn Ave), and constructing a new Fire Department training/logistics center and storage facility.    

“The future of Bloomington is ours to shape,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “That future should continue our tradition of top-notch, responsive public safety that meets the needs of residents without barriers. That future should also honor our past. These improvements do both as we modernize public safety for the next generations while preserving an historic structure.” 

The CFC Showers project, estimated at $23.5 million, allows the Police Department (BPD) and the Fire Department (BFD) administration offices to be housed together for the first time, centrally located downtown in new and improved facilities, and as part of City Hall with dedicated parking. After evaluating other options, including new construction or expansions of existing facilities, the purchase, and renovation of CFC Showers was determined to be the most efficient, functional, and cost-effective. The CFC Showers building is projected to serve the needs of BPD and BFD administration for at least the next 30 years with room for expansion and flexibility. The proposal to purchase the CFC Showers building located at 320 W. 8th Street was first outlined in July of 2022 (https://bton.in/i!7hA).

“The Bloomington Police Department has been in need of a new physical facility, particularly following the flood damage of 2021,” said Bloomington Police Department Chief Mike Diekhoff. “A new police headquarters is an investment in the future of policing in our community. It will strengthen public safety and help us retain and recruit new officers.” 

The new capital investments also include a major remodel, estimated at $5.5 million, of Fire Station #1 located at 300 E 4th Street. The crucial renovations would bring the building up to current standards, remove the basement, avoid complications of mold remediation, fix known issues, and provide energy efficiency updates. The new layout also follows best practices for maintaining an inclusive space by removing group sleeping areas, showers, and restrooms. The current, temporary location (https://bton.in/-GAww) for Station #1 is not a feasible long-term location. 

A major renovation, estimated at $2.5 million, of Fire Station #3 located at 810 N. Woodlawn Avenue would similarly bring the building up to current standards and follow best practices for inclusion. 

The remaining $2.5 million investment would construct a much-needed permanent Fire Department training/logistics center and storage facility. The proposed facility would be built on the S. Walnut St city-owned property (edge of Winston Thomas property, https://bton.in/n7PXM).

“Community service is the driving force behind everything the Bloomington Fire Department does,” said Bloomington Fire Department Chief Jason Moore. “These changes allow us to integrate and streamline processes, improve communication with the BPD, and improve firefighter training