Alexis—Clendenin (WV) Volunteer Fire Department mini pumper. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; 475-hp 6.7L 4V OHV Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 300-gallon ProPoly polypropylene water tank; 100 feet of 1-inch booster hose at rear. Dealer: Christopher Fletcher, Heritage Fire Equipment, Columbus, OH.

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South Charleston Fire Department received a new, state-of-the-art fire boat that officials say will be used to in their community and neighboring areas, wowktv.com reported.

The 30-foot-long boat is part of a Protection and Rescue upgrade, the report said. It comes with a hose for fire suppression as well as night vision and sonar equipment for underwater searches. Officials say the boat can also monitor chemical levels in the water.

The fire boat comes from a port security grant with a goal of faster response times and help for surrounding areas, according to the report.

The city of Platteville (WI) will host a public meeting to answer questions about the new fire station, WGLR.com reported.

The community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 at the Platteville Public Library. Fire Chief Ryan Simmons will be there, as will City Manager Adam Ruechel and members of Inspiring Community Inc.

City officials will discuss the construction plans and timeline for the new $13.4 million fire station to be built at the current site of the OE Gray Early Learning Center, the report said.

The construction will be funded in part by a $7 million federal funding allocation announced earlier this year, according to the report. Common Council members have approved a concept plan for the station with the goal of breaking ground on the project early next fall, the report said. 

After several weeks of repairs, Englewood (IN) Fire Station has resumed service, the city of Bedford announced on a Facebook post.

“We appreciate the community’s understanding of this process and are happy to operate safely out of Englewood Fire Station, once again.”