The Grand Junction (CO) City Council approved a contract with FCI Construction to build the city’s new Station 3, reports gjsentinel.com. The total budget for the project is $5.5 million.

The current station—located at 582 25½ Rd.—is more than 45 years old and a remodeling wouldn’t make financial sense, officials say.

The new design is a mirror version of the design for Station 6, officials say. FCI built Stations 4, 5, and 6 for the city.

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Following a COVID-19-delayed order placed two years ago, the Claremore (OK) Fire Department (CFD) recently added Engine 3 to its fleet, reports claremoreprogress.com.

Officials say the department budgeted $700,000 for the scheduled replacement of the new engine, and such apparatuses average 20 years of use.

There are 45 firefighters posted at three stations at CFD. The department has four engines—three serving on the front lines and one as a reserve.

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The Cedar Grove South End (NJ) Engine Fire Company 3 has a new station and a new Engine 73, following a recent grand opening, reports tapinto.com.

Mayor Kerry Peterson and councilmen Joe Zichelli and Joseph Maceri were on hand to celebrate the new facility and make the ceremonial cut of the green ribbon.

“I was honored to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony today for the new fire house and truck at fire company #3,” Peterson said in a Facebook post. “We have the absolute BEST fire department in the state of NJ, and they deserve the best house and equipment. God Bless, and stay safe.”

“This Fire House is a landmark in town, the first building people see as they enter Cedar Grove,” Zichelli said in a Facebook post. “It is the product of a great working relationship between the Township and the Department, a steadfast dedication by our Town Manager Tom Tucci to securing the best of the best for CGFD, the members, and residents, as well as the support of a Town Council that always has and always will back our first responders. Thank you to all the members of the CGFD for keeping us safe and for your service to the town.”