Addison Township (MI) Fire Department officials received approval from the township committee for the first step toward making their Station 2 a 24-hour facility, reports oxfordleader.com.

The board authorized the department to get a quote from an architect for a feasibility study and bring the study before the board.

The station, which is part of the Township Complex at 1440 Rochester Rd., was built in 1987, the report says. It doesn’t need more room; in fact, officials say it’s the perfect size and location. However, they say that when it was built it wasn’t intended to house overnight personnel.

To do so the department needs to improve the kitchen, bathroom, dayroom, make suitable sleeping quarters, and the doors and the electrical system also need replacing.

A Midlands (SC) man was killed and two firefighters were injured when a car and fire engine met in a head-on collision Wednesday evening.

Around 6:10 p.m., 71-year-old Christopher Lykes Sr. of Swansea was traveling southbound when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a Lexington County fire engine.

He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The two firefighters were transported to a hospital with minor injuries.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Engineering company Molzen Corbin recently presented three designs for the Peralta (NM) Volunteer Fire Department’s proposed new home, reports news-bulletin.com.

The design includes five apparatus bays, a decontamination area, dorms, an exercise facility, a reception area with office space, a classroom, and other amenities.

However, town officials voiced concern about the proposed project—including funding, the report says. Apart from $300,000 via 2021 capital outlay dollars, council has not identified a funding source for the project.

One official suggested breaking the project—estimated at a cost of $5 million—into phases, with the apparatus bay, storage, and decontamination areas as part one, and the rest split into subsequent phases.

The proposed new site for the facility is on a vacant lot west of the intersection of NM 47 and Molina Road, across from Peralta Elementary School, the report says.

OCALA, FL – December 2, 2021 – REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group, Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus and related aftermarket parts and services including E-ONE^®, KME^®, Ferrara™, and Spartan Emergency Response^®, announces the appointment of Gary Pacilio as Vice President/General Manager of E-ONE and Joseph Belle as Vice President of Operations for REV Fire Group.

“This is an exciting time for REV Fire Group. These appointments will further strengthen our organization and our leadership position within the fire industry. Gary has continuously delivered quality, efficiency, and performance results throughout all the fire brands during his tenure at REV and I’m looking forward to E-ONE’s future with him. Joey excels as a seasoned operations leader and his expertise will continue to deliver the highest standards of quality, service, and results as we platform across all brands to optimize business performance. I’m thrilled to have these two leaders on our team,” stated Kent Tyler, President, REV Fire Group. Pacilio and Belle will both report directly to Tyler.

Pacilio has spent the previous 15 months as the Senior Director, Operational Excellence for REV Fire Group, including roles as interim VP/GM at Spartan Fire Chassis and has more than ten years’ experience in operational leadership. Over the years, he has held several leadership positions with L3Harris, GE and IDEX Corporation where he served as Vice President within the Fire Suppression Group. 

Belle has spent the past 35 years in the fire industry, worked with REV Group brands throughout his career including Vice President and General Manager for Goshen Coach, Vice President of Operations for Capacity Trucks and as Director of Operations and Scheduling for E-ONE. Prior to his return to REV Fire Group, Belle was Senior Director of Operations and Continuous Improvement at TICO.

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About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group^® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG