Officials in Caledonia (MN) are considering adding a new fire station to a project to construct a new ambulance station, according to a report published by The Caledonia Argus.

The newspaper reported the city has already bought a .89 acre parcel of land on West Washington Street for an ambulance station and just hired an architect to see if it’s feasible to add a fire station to the same location, the paper reported.

The newspaper reported that the fire department has been asking for bigger quarters for some time and city officials believe it might make sense to save money and combine the project. Some think the parcel is too small for larger vehicles and would not make a suitable fire station location.

Recently, the city council voted to spend $55,250 for an architect to develop the plans for a new combination ambulance/fire station, the paper reported. If it is determined the site is large enough for the two services, a decision to go forward with design, the paper said, adding that funding could still be an issue.

If funding isn’t secured, the councilors said the construction project could be shelved until funds are available for the project, the paper reported.

Residents in Gallatin County (MT) will pay more for fire and emergency services to help pay for a new fire station for Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue, according to a report published by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

County commissioners voted to increase the fee from $250 to $400 yearly to pay for the new station and to buy new fire vehicles in the future, according to the newspaper.

The same building has been used by the fire department for the past 52 years and the land for the new building has already been purchased, the newspaper reported, adding $5 million will be needed to complete the project.

 The all-volunteer department has wanted a new station for more than 10 years and are hopeful the increase in fees will help cover the costs, although there is still a $1.5 million gap in the funding, according to the report. Firefighters are hoping donations, bank financing or possible grants will make up the difference, the paper added.

Some of the annual fees will help pay for future fire truck purchases, the paper reported, noting that one of the in service apparatus was bought in 2005 and it should be replaced after 25 years of service.

When built, the new fire station will have five large bays each with space for two trucks, according to the report. It will also have a community room, an operations hub for the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Department and a training facility for volunteers.

Firefighters from Madill (OK) Fire Department will soon be responding to calls with a 1989 tower recently purchased from a department in New York, according to a report published by KTEN 10.

The television station reported the truck arrived in Madill after a 1,300-mile trip from Thornwood, NY. The ladder tower was reportedly in mint condition and fit the needs of Madill, the station added.

The truck will be painted Madill’s color, but the department plans to leave on Thornwood decal on it as a sign of respect for the community where it once served, the station reported.

HOLDEN, LA – (August 19, 2021) – Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group^® and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the addition of Patriot Fire USA to its nationwide dealer network.

Patriot Fire USA (https://www.patriotfireusa.com/) is now the Ferrara dealer for Maryland, serving customers throughout the state. Located in Grasonville, Maryland, Patriot Fire USA recently opened a new facility that will provide quality service from a highly experienced team. Additionally, the facility offers custom metal fabrication, refurbishing, pump overhauls, body/collision repairs, and more.

“We’re incredibly excited to continue growing our dealer network to better serve our customers around the country,” said Jason Louque, Director of Sales, Ferrara. “We’ve worked with Patriot, a solid family-owned business, for many years on the service side, and now we look forward to expanding that relationship to include sales.”

In addition to Ferrara, Patriot Fire USA is a dealer of E-ONE^®, also part of REV Group.

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About Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Ferrara™, part of REV Group (NYSE: REVG), builds custom, heavy-duty fire apparatus for municipal and industrial fire departments. Located in Holden, Louisiana, Ferrara is focused on protecting firefighting personnel with a custom chassis line and extruded aluminum body that exceeds NFPA and industry safety requirements. For over 30 years, Ferrara has led performance standards by delivering custom-engineered fire trucks that provide maximum response capabilities.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group^® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. Our companies 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 sweep