The Frankfort (KY) Board of Commissioners recently approved the Frankfort Fire Department’s request for $100,000 for the next phase of developing its Station 1 designs, site assessments, and construction documents, reports state-journal.com.

Department officials presented a feasibility study conducted for the new facility, the report says. The current fire station is shared with City Hall and the previous Frankfort Plant Board office.

Presented was a detailed update showing work to improve the current station over four years, the history of the current locations, numerous site assessments, and other such info. They also showed current building schematic designs, layouts, and visual renderings, according to the report.

Officials say they’ll keep monitoring for potential grants, but, to progress, several other phases need to be completed if they want to break ground in July.

Watch the board meeting here:

The Northumberland (PA) Hook and Ladder Fire Company recently agreed to purchase a 2023 Spartan/Rescue 1 20-foot walk-around. Officials estimate it will be delivered within 18 months—mid-2023.

The current 1997 rescue—the most-used department apparatus—is in need of replacement. Costly repairs have rendered the unit replaceable, a report on dailyitem.com says.

Council recently voted to borrow $700,000 over a 10-year period at a fixed interest rate of 3.33%, according to the report. Officials say the apparatus will cost just under $800,000.

Fire officials plan to develop specs with the manufacturer before they travel to the factory for final approval.

The newest addition to the Powassan (Ontario, Canada) Fire Department’s fleet is Ladder 1, a 105-foot aerial donated by two people, Frank Giannopoulos and Tom McEvoy.

The apparatus, which is housed at Station 1, is 20 years old and arrived at the department just before Christmas.

“Christmas came a bit early this year for the Municipality of Powassan Fire Department!” Powassan Mayor Peter McIsaac says on Facebook. “Thanks to the generosity of two benefactors, Mr. Frank Giannopoulos and Mr. Tom McEvoy, the MPFD received a donation of a 105-foot aerial fire apparatus! This unit will be based out of Station 1 in Powassan and will greatly increase the MPFD’s ability to effect rescues and fight large scale fires in our municipality.”

The two men purchased the apparatus at an auction with the intent to use it for commercial purposes. The business venture didn’t pan out, and they decided to donate it to the department, according to a report in nugget.ca. It arrived at the department ready to be put into service, though crews are still training on it.

A new apparatus of this aerial’s ilk would normally cost well more than $1 million, but the department took delivery of it for under $200—just the cost of an emissions test and a license plate, the report says.

It’s the department’s first aerial.

The City of Shakopee (MN) unveiled its newly wrapped fire truck Zamboni at the Shakopee girls hockey game Thursday. 

“Our fire truck Zamboni celebrates the rich and meaningful contributions of the brave firefighters who serve our community at the Shakopee Fire Department,” Mayor Bill Mars said.

The side of the wrapped Zamboni reads, “Become a firefighter.” The city hopes to raise awareness of the Fire Department’s recruitment program and pique the interest of community members who might consider joining the department. The department will begin recruiting part-time firefighters in February.

Speaking at the ice arena Thursday while the Zamboni was revealed, Mars g