A groundbreaking was held to mark the beginning of renovations on the Middlebury Fire Station, reports 16 News Now.

The project encompasses the existing facility and consists of multiple phases, including an extensive exterior work. New firefighter living quarters, kitchen areas, offices and lounge space will transform and modernize the space.

The fire department has been using the building for the past 20 years.

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The Fort Drum Fire Department has welcomed a new fire truck, reports WWNY-TV.

The 2021 Pierce Saber engine features a 1,500 gallon-per-minute pump and six-person cab. Six apparatus were taken out of service in 2019 because of frame rot and structural issues.

The fire truck is expected to help prevent wear to the vehicles as the fire department will no longer need to bring two fire trucks to the scene.

Last year Fort Drum Fire and Emergency Service received a refurbished fire engine and expects to receive another new engine by March 2022.

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After an inspection found the frame of a 17-year-old fire engine had delaminated, the vehicle was taken out of service, reports Rutland Herald.

The delamination was largely caused by exposure to ice-melting chemicals on the roadway. The fire department routinely washes the bottoms of the trucks and use a rust inhibitor.

The fire department has relied on mutual aid from surrounding towns to cover the truck’s absence. The mayor and fire chief have discussed options that they plan to bring to the advisory board. The issue was referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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According to a report from The Boca Raton Tribune, Boca Raton, Florida, announced that the new Fire Station 6, located on Clint Moore Road, is ready to open. The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 8 with fire administration and personnel, city council members, and other dignitaries in attendance.

Fire Station 6 will serve the northwestern part of Boca Raton and can house up to 10 crews. Other new improvements include four new bays to house new trucks, and eight unisex bathrooms will facilitate crew members with decontamination. The new building will be able to withstand winds of 155 miles per hour, and Fire Rescue Services will also apply for a LEED certification for the building.

Before its new iteration, Fire Station 6 was demolished in early 2020. Construction took 15 months.

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