The Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department’s (PFD) Recruit Class 21-1 just finished the Tarver Drill, learning how to respond to a mayday scenario.

The Tarver Drill was introduced after the loss of firefighter Bret Tarver in the Southwest Supermarket Fire on March 14, 2001.

His death led to extensive training by the PFD and the revelation that the fire service needed to improve its rapid intervention practices.

Our Recruit Class 21-1 just finished The Tarver Drill, a key part of our Firefighters training, learning how to respond to a mayday scenario.

The Tarver Drill was introduced after the tragic loss of Firefighter Bret Tarver in the Southwest Supermarket Fire on March 14th 2001. pic.twitter.com/FhVuzSslZq

— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) May 10, 2021

Kingsport (TN) fire officials have recommended building a new station to replace Station 2, reports timesnews.net.

Located at 1804 Crescent Dr., Station 2 was opened in 1942 and currently houses one engine and technical rescue equipment. Officials say it’s too small for current use and is not even FDA-compliant.

The renovating cost would be upwards of $1.1 million, officials say, and the building would still be worn down.

Officials recommend the city build a new fire station adjacent to the old Legion Pool site—a one-story, three-bay structure with room for administration and the fire marshal’s office, currently located in Station 1. The estimated cost is $3.6 million.

Money for the design and engineering work is being requested in the 2022 budget. If the project makes the cut, officials say construction could take place in the summer or fall of 2022. The last two fire stations built in Kingsport took about 10 to 12 months to complete.

The Bowerston (OH) Volunteer Fire Department is currently working with Diversified Engineering of New Philadelphia to finish the design of a $1 million addition to its Main Street station and will then begin looking for a contractor for the work, reports timesreporter.com.

The work, which is expected to begin in the next couple of months, will double the size of the station, officials say.

The 60’-by-100’ addition will have three bays. One will be used to house the department’s new tanker truck, which is expected to arrive in August; a second will be used by Bowerston’s dive team; and the third will allow for future growth. It will also have space for two new offices, a commercial kitchen, and public restrooms.

The current building will be remodeled to include a community hall which can be used to host events, meetings, and classroom sessions, officials say. An official notes that the project will result in no new taxes.

A walkthrough of the new addition can be seen here.

The Osawatomie (FL) Volunteer Fire Department, Miami County Emergency Medical Services, and Fontana Fire Department have recently received a new tanker, ambulance, and pumper, respectively, reports republic-online.com.

The 3,000-gallon tanker cost about $257,000 and is a Class A pumper, while the new ambulance is a Braun Chief XL on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis. The county used CARES Act federal funding to purchase the ambulance, which cost $249,760.

The pumper comes with a 1,000-gallon tank and a small foam tank, and cost a little over $300,000.