The Wilson’s Mills Fire Department has purchased a 2004 Peirce Dash 100-foot ladder truck that was previously owned by the Cary Fire Department, reports The Johnston County Report.

The pandemic impacted the truck’s arrival. Fire officials expect all equipment to be installed on the truck in the next few weeks. It should be operational and responding to calls the end of October 2021.

The fire truck will be housed at the main fire station. Plans are in the works to add a third fire station. Wilson’s Mills Fire currently has an insurance rating of 3.

The Shelby Fire Department is adding a $775,000 fire truck to its fleet, reports The Star.

The new truck will have a capacity to hold 2,000 gallons of water, 500 more than other pumper trucks in the fleet. The increased water capacity keeps in mind Shelby’s growth of industries.

A 2004 engine will move into reserve and the 1987 truck will be sold as surplus.

The Hutchinson City Council approved the lease of a new fire truck, reports Hutch Post.

The truck will be located in a new fire station. The new truck costs $1.5 million and will be a lease to purchase over ten years.

The city will avoid a lump sum payment of around $300,000 at the end of ten years and will own the truck outright.

Reading (PA) city council recently voted to award construction contracts for the city’s fire station, which will be located at 1201 N. Ninth St., across the street from its predecessor, reports wfmz.com.

The two-story station is planned to house five apparatus and will include areas for sleeping, laundry, maintenance, storage, offices, living space, restrooms, and a gym, the report says.

A $5.94 million general contractor contract was awarded to Perrotto Builders Ltd., of Reading, while deals were also struck with:

• Hirneisen Electric Inc., of Cumru Township, $1.04 million, electrical work,
• Vision Mechanical Inc., of West Reading, $646,940, plumbing work,
• Triangle Fire Protection Inc., of Carlisle, $127,900, fire protection.

A ground-breaking ceremony is expected next month. More info on the project can be found on Agency Construction Manager Boyle Construction’s website.