During a City Council meeting, officials considered the costs to replace or demolish a Satellite Beach fire station, reports Hometown News.

The city is moving the current fire station due to flooding concerns. Annual maintenance for the current fire department structure is $60,000.

The building is approximately 30 years old and is showing signs of age and the current driveway does not meet Florida Department of Transportation traffic intersection requirements. Public works estimates that repair for the driveway will cost $30,000.

After a series of hurricanes in 2005, the city replaced the roof of the fire station, but it will need to be replaced in the next two years due to loss of protective material.

An architectural firm will help Waconia identify and evaluate fire station replacement options, reports Sun Patriot Newspapers.

The firm will assess the challenges and opportunities around the existing fire station and determine the best location for a possible new station. The study is expected to take 4-5 months, with a preliminary update anticipated in June and final report to city staff and council scheduled for early October.

Discussions about a new facility began about three years ago based on the growth of the community. That downtown facility was built in 1980 and updated since then, but has several limitations.

A new fire station remains in the city’s long term strategic plan, according to city officials. Funds have been appropriated over the past several years to cover the project, with initial cost estimates ranging from $6-8 million.

Seek Thermal, the leading supplier of thermal sensors for the public safety market, announced the Reveal FirePRO X, the latest version of its high-resolution personal thermal imaging camera (TIC) for firefighters. The upgraded, handheld thermal imaging camera features a new charging port, which makes it even more durable and easier to access when needed. Additionally, a new four bay multi-charger is available, allowing for compact housing and versatile mounting options for placement in the fire station, mounted on a wall, or anywhere appropriate power is available.

With a high-performance 320 x 240 thermal sensor, durable IP67 rating, a wide, 32-degree field of view, and a powerful 300-lumen LED light, the Reveal FirePRO was already ideal for locating victims, personal navigation, and identifying hazards in seconds. The new Reveal FirePRO X combines the same impeccable thermal functionality with an improved seal for the charging port, a magnetic quick attach cable for easier connection than micro-USB and a multiple unit charging capability with the new Seek Thermal Multi-Charge dock.

The Multi-Charge dock charges one to four FirePRO X TICs simultaneously and allows for desktop or wall mounting to help fire departments keep its units organized, secured and charged so they’re ready whenever – and wherever – they’re needed at a moment’s notice.

“The Seek Thermal Reveal FirePRO is the fastest-growing personal fire TIC in the world, and now – based on feedback from firefighters on the job – we are excited to unveil the FirePRO X, which includes upgraded charging features to make it more durable than ever,” said Matt Nelson, Senior Product Manager, Seek Thermal. “We’re proud to offer firefighters across the country with the smallest, lightest, highest-resolution firefighting TIC on the market for under $1,000.”

When every second counts and lives are on the line, firefighters need every tool possible to increase their operation speed and enhance their situational awareness to plan and execute their missions. The compact size of the lightweight Reveal FirePRO X makes it easy to carry and manage in tough conditions, while its high resolution and fast frame rate deliver images superior to any other camera in its price point, making it the go-to TIC for firefighters everywhere.

Key features of the FirePRO X include:

• 320 x 240 High-Resolution Thermal Sensor
• Wide, 32 ̊ Field of View
• -4 ̊ to 1022 ̊ F (-20 ̊ to 550 ̊ C) Temperature Detection
• IP67 Rating
• Simple, Sealed and Secure Magnetic Charge Port
• Long-Lasting Rechargeable Battery (up to 3.5 hours)
• 300 Lumen LED Flashlight

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Priced to outfit every firefighter, the Reveal FirePRO X is available for $799 from authorized distributor MES Fire.

The FirePRO X Multi-Charge kit, available for $399, includes:

• Four (4) bay charger housing
• Wall mount plate with (4) screws
• Wall mount matching bracket (wall anchor screws not included)
• Elastic retention strap
• AC-DC (100-240V in, 5.5V 6.0A out) switching power supply with US/EU/UK plug adapters

For more information, visit: www.thermal.com/firefighting.html

On the heels of about six years of construction, Fire Station 4 in Columbus (MS) is now complete, reports wcbi.com.

The new station—which will boast 18 sleeping quarters, a fitness room, and house all administrative offices—aims to cut down on response times along Highway 69.