Monday, March 27 marked the grand opening of San Antonio’s newest fire station, foxsanantonio.com reported.

The new Fire Station 24 is located on Austin Highway, not far from Perrin Beitel. It represents a major upgrade from the previous station, which was built back in 1950, according to the report.

Fire Station 24 can accommodate more personnel, with plenty of modern technology to meet the needs of the growing community, the report said.

Thanks to a generous donor, the Tolar Volunteer Fire Department is building a second fire station, to be in the southern part of its 154-square-mile coverage area, hcnews.com reported.

A fire official said the location for the new station is near the intersection of Paluxy Highway and Prairie Creek Lane. He said the fire department purchased the land and that the $250,000, given by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, will go toward the building and infrastructure, the report said.

The money may not be enough to complete the building, but it should cover enough of the costs to enable the fire department to occupy it, the report said.

Tolar’s main fire station at 9005 West U.S. Highway 377 has seven bays. The new fire station will have three bays, according to the report.

A Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department official announced plans to purchase a new fire truck during the March 27 St. Clair Township Trustees meeting, reviewonline.com reported.

The contract for the new custom truck, which is estimated to take anywhere from 36 to 40 months to build, has been signed, according to the report. Estimated price of the new truck is more than $800,000. The price includes $60,000 in equipment for the truck.

The new truck will replace truck 32, which will be 30 years old by the time the new truck arrives, the report said.

The fire department is the recipient of a $10,000 Ohio Department of Natural Resources forestry grant, which will be used to purchase a slide in skid unit for the brush truck and materials for four six-inch dry hydrants. The grant only covers materials so the department will be responsible for the installations. The department must come up with the $11,000 grant match.

The fire official also told the trustees that the department is preparing to submit to insurance a claim for approximately $85,000 for equipment such as air packs and gear that need to be replaced due to the department responding to the train derailment in East Palestine, the report said.

By Mike Ciampo

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has a deep heritage of pride and traditions. Firehouses throughout the city are decorated by the members with plaques, stained glass, large paintings or murals, and company logos that are made of wood, metal, or a resin. These logos were often put on fire apparatus by the units themselves. In a way to honor their dedication to service and duty, the department allows the companies to submit their unit’s patch or logo to be put on fire apparatus. The area on the upper portion of the crew cab, between the front and rear doors carries these emblems. In this manner, there is a standard size and uniformity to the process. Not only does this look very professional, it also allows units to have their own uniqueness and to display their logos. Some units have also added tributes to the fallen firefighters of their houses to honor their selfless service, while others have adorned their rigs with emblems, stickers or stripes to describe their alarm district. Throughout the city, you’ll run into unique designs and logos, created and displayed by the membership with pride and honor.

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The Bronx Bombers Engine Company 68—The Highbridge Section of The Bronx

Engine Company 68 and Ladder Company 49, “The House on the Hill,” are first due to Yankee Stadium. They have a history of pinstriping their rigs in the design of the New York Yankees’ uniforms. These additions to the rig are done by the members themselves with some added details.

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