The Colorado Springs (CO) Fire Department expects to spend upwards of $8.5 million on a new station in the northeast part of town, near a heavily contested proposed subdivision that’s been delayed by wildfire evacuation concerns, reports gazette.com.

The new facility, to be located near Colorado Highway 83 and Interquest Parkway, expects to serve an area boasting 1,000 emergency calls per year, the report says. The station will fall in the 7-mile gap between Stations 19 and 22.

The city was planning for the station before residents began opposing a new 250-home subdivision in that area over evacuation concerns, officials say. The yet-to-be-approved Kettle Creek North subdivision—to be north of the Powers Boulevard and Old Ranch Road intersection—is on the outskirts of the agency’s goal response times, the report says, which would be ameliorated by the new facility.

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The funding for the new station came via voters who allowed the city to retain up to $20 million for wildfire suppression efforts, according to the report. It also allowed the city to reset its Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap, which allowed it to budget an additional $17 million for 2022.

The city expects to break ground on the northeast station next year and finish it in 2023, officials say. It will have one engine and brush truck staffed by

“The County of Vermilion River (Canada) was pleased to participate alongside the Village of Paradise Valley and the Paradise Valley Fire Department, on the unveiling of the recently acquired Ford F550 Rescue Apparatus to be stationed at the Paradise Valley Fire Hall.

“Director of Protective Services Kirk Hughes, the County Fire Chief representing the County, alongside Paradise Valley Fire Chief Nicholas Dobson and former County Fire Chief, Orest Popil, did the official handover and christening of the new truck on Wednesday at noon.”

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The Rock Springs (WY) Fire Department will request permission from city council Tuesday night to pursue a $1 million FEMA FY 2021 AFG to purchase a new fire apparatus, ambulance, and replacement fire hoses, reports sweetwaternow.com.

Council will decide at its meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall about the grant, which would require a 10% match from the city.

The department is also seeking permission to apply for a $214,000 FEMA AFG to purchase portable, mobile, and base station radios, the report says. That grant would also require a 10% match.

Recently delivered Rosenbauer apparatus to support Langley Research Center

Wyoming, MN. December 7, 2021 – Rosenbauer, the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment, announced the delivery of a custom Rosenbauer 101’ Cobra Aerial to NASA’s Langley Research Center.

“The Langley Center was in need of an apparatus that could reach multiple locations on the grounds quickly, while also covering for aeronautical tests, trainings and simulations,” said George Bergamini, Rosenbauer Government Sales Manager. “NASA was seeking a custom apparatus that would be used to keep employees and contractors safe, while also ensuring the Center’s investments and research could quickly be saved if a fire occurred.”

“We knew NASA’s Langley Research Center needed a very specific, custom fire apparatus that could be active at any of their facilities on campus,” continued Bergamini.

By working directly with the team at NASA, Rosenbauer was able to create a custom apparatus that was tailored with the most cutting-edge technology available.

The Langley Research Center’s Rosenbauer 101’ Cobra Aerial fire truck features:

·      Custom Commander chassis

·      101’ RM Cobra Platform

·      IDEX SAM Pump Control System

·      Hot-dipped galvanized steel

·      500-gallon water tank

·      Hale 8FG 200 GPM pump

While this is Rosenbauer’s first apparatus delivery for NASA, the two entities have very similar missions of protecting people, property and the planet. This made Rosenbauer a natural partner in building a custom apparatus for the Langley Research Center.

NASA’s Langley Research Center was the training site for the first crews of astronauts, and was also home of the Lunar Landing Facility, which provided the simulation of lunar gravity, and the home of the Viking program for Mars exploration.

Rosenbauer has more than 150 years in the fire equipment industry, and is a global provider in firefighting technology and resources. Rosenbauer is the world’s largest firetruck manufacturer, with 11 manufacturing plants worldwide, three of which are in North America.

Rosenbauer delivered the custom apparatus to NASA’s Langley Center in mid-July. This ladder will also serve the City of Hampton as a first due ALS Ladder.

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