A location has been selected and construction of a new fire station is expected to be underway in the fall, reports WANE 15.

The location was picked for several reasons, including a bigger lot that will allow trucks to pull in easier. The location is also away from schools, which neighbor the current station.<

A Hendersonville fire station received a SHARP certification through OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), reports ABC 13 News.

The program recognizes small business employers who have used OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program services and operate exemplary safety and health programs.

There are no other SHARP worksites in Henderson, Polk or Transylvania counties, and only one in Buncombe County.

The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department expects their new engine will soon be in service, reports The Moco Show.

The new engine is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer, which is 10 years younger than the current 2011 Engine 702. The current engine averages 2,000 calls annually.

The North Bay Museum is restoring a 1928 Bickle Fire Engine, reports Northern News.

The museum posted to Facebook, “Earlier this year we shared photos of our 1928 Bickle Fire Truck Engine on parade in downtown North Bay. And today we would like to share a very exciting announcement … We are cosmetically restoring the Bickle Fire Engine and it will soon find a new home in our lower museum gallery!
The engine is being cosmetically restored by local restoration specialist Peter Martin. The Engine is an 800 imperial gallon pumper that was built by the Bickle Fire Engine Company located in Woodstock, Ontario. It was the second fire engine that the City of North Bay purchased.”

The fire department first purchased the fire truck in 1928. After being retired from active service, the fire truck was used in parades and other events.