Medford has begun repairs on six fire stations and is examining long-term solutions for the fire department’s facilities, reports Patch.com.

The mayor’s administration hired a consultant to internally begin the procurement process to address more urgent needs. Those improvements include:

• Roof repairs and preventive roof/leak maintenance at multiple stations
• Window replacement at several stations.
• Structural evaluation at Engine 3.
• Review of longer-term needs
• Electrical needs, hot water heaters, overhead door repairs, lighting, heating, and mold testing.
• Renovation of two kitchens.

A task force designed to evaluate the projects is also considering possible options for relocating the facilities, the report cites each of the current station locations as best suited to meet the needs of the community, noting the department’s response time during emergency calls.

The City of Chubbuck is seeking $9 million in federal funds to add a second fire station, reports Idaho State Journal.

The mayor said that the city intends to start a remodel of its police station in July or August, and adding an additional fire station will be a top priority.

The second fire station is needed after the city’s population has grown to more than 16,000.

According to the Idaho Department of Financial Management, the state is poised to receive $1.188 billion from the $1.9 trillion federal stimulus plan, called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Furthermore, Idaho counties will receive a combined $347 million, cities with populations of at least 50,000 will receive a combined $125 million and smaller non-entitlement cities will receive a combined $104 million, according to the department. 

East Liverpool officials are considering replacing a fire station that is steeped in history but is showing signs of age, reports WKBN 27.

The fire station’s flat, concrete roof was replaced in the 1990s but is leaking and could cost $50,000 to fix.

The building does not have insulation or central air, and the metal window lintels are rusting and causing the brick to bow out.

The fire department has needed to special order fire trucks with narrower mirrors so they can fit. They also have to park their hazardous material truck outside because they’re out of room.

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