Timesrepublican

A dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting and open house was held over the weekend at the new station constructed for the Conrad Volunteer Fire Department and Beaman Conrad Emergency Response Team (BCERT). According to Denny Hines, current fire chief, and Assistant Chief Tom Schultz, discussion of needing to build the new fire station goes back nearly 17 years when the department purchased a new pumper truck.

Buffalonews

Lackawanna Fire Chief Ralph Galanti recommended that the city purchase a new pumper for $439,201. City officials told him they did not have enough money. "There is a concern regarding appropriations," said Carolyn Nicometo, city comptroller. "Our cash is committed to other projects contracted up to 2018."

Daily Mail

Terror attack fears spread in Brazil after a firefighter stole a firetruck and vowed to 'blow it up near Congress'. Sergeant Fabricio Marques led a high-speed police chase of 15 cars through the streets of Brasilia during the dramatic incident in the early hours of Sunday.

Houston Chronicle

The Richmond Fire Department received the newest edition to its firefighting fleet with Engine 41, custom-designed and built to specifications compiled by Assistant Chief Derek Brown's selected team. The process of customizing today's fire engines shows the attention and personal pride firefighters have for their equipment.