The Thorn (MI) Volunteer Fire Department is close to getting its new headquarters, reports wcbi.com.

Work was recently completed on the shell of a metal building which will serve as the new facility for the department.

Officials say there were no grants available for the project, as the average local median household income is too high. Instead, the department is fundraising in the community and has thus far raised $95,000 of Phase Three’s required $100,000, according to the report.

The more modern station—the current facility was built in the 1980s—will also improve the department’s fire rating from the state, which in turn lowers insurance rates for the community. In addition, it will improve response times and give the department some much-needed extra space. Officials hope the new station will be ready this year.

The county did secure a grant for the construction of a storm shelter to be built on the west side of the station, the report says.

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The St. Paul (IN) Volunteer Fire Department has the land to build a new station but is waiting on construction funding, reports shelbynews.com.

The current building, located at 110 N. Webster St., was built in 1941 and lacks space for its five apparatus and has health issues, the report says.

The department tried applying for a grant, but COVID ixnayed those plans as well as many planned fundraisers.

The department has 23 volunteer firefighters on its roster, with about 10-12 who respond to fires.

The Select Board invites all to a ground-breaking ceremony on January 13 at 11 a.m. to formally begin construction activities for the new Fire Station 2 project to be held onsite at 350 Paddocks Path, Dennis (MA).

At the Annual Town meeting held in June of 2020 the community approved the funding for Owner’ Project Manager (OPM), Design and Engineering services. Within six months an OPM and Designer had been selected. CHA Consulting, Inc. (OPM) and The Galante Architecture Studio (Design). The Dennis Fire Station 2 Committee was selected and added much input for the design of the future Fire Station as well as the selection of the General Contractor B.C. Construction Company, Inc.

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Upon completion, the Dennis Fire Station 2 will provide proper coverage and sound response-time for the area as well as provide adequate capacity for Fire Department personnel, fire vehicles and equipment. The new facility, which was approved by a Town Meeting and subsequent ballot vote in November, 2021, is designed to meet the current and future needs of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services for the Town of Dennis Community.

If you are interested in learning more about the project, visit town.dennis.ma.us. Questions on the project can also be sent to Assistant Town Administrator, Gregory Rounseville at 508-760-6164 or grounseville@town.dennis.ma.us