Construction is underway for the new and improved Memphis Fire Station in Midtown, ActionNews5.com reported.

Fire station 11 on Union Avenue will temporarily relocate to the East Parkway North station for six months during the renovation period, the report said.

Renovations include interior and exterior enhancement: updating electrical, HVAC, living quarters, replacing the roof, and more. The changes will not affect the exterior familiar structure, according to the report.

Sonoma County Fire Department Stations 4 and 8 are now Advanced Life Support stations, SonomaCountyGazette.com reported.

As of 8 a.m. on September 17, Station 4 – Bellevue (207 Todd Road, Santa Rosa) and Station 8 – Bennett Valley (6161 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa), will be equipped and staffed as ALS (Advanced Life Support) Stations upgrading them from BLS (Basic Life Support) Stations.

Having a trained and equipped firefighter/paramedic will allow for the rapid provision of advanced care to those in need, a fire official said.

The city of Jacksonville is building a new fire station on the Westside, WOKV.com reported.

A ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday for the official news of the future Fire Station 75 at Wilson Boulevard and Firestone Road, the report said.

Mayor Lenny Curry and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be part of the ceremony, according to the report.

The Jacksonville (FL) Fire Rescue Department opened Station 74 in July. Jacksonville has a Class 1 insurance rating and is the largest department in the world with the top rating, according to the report.

MEQUON, WI (October 04, 2022): Fire Suppression Solutions is honored to announce the Freemasons of Wisconsin ongoing commitment to donate Fire Suppression Tools to Police and Fire Departments throughout Wisconsin.

These tools help first responders by slowing the progression of a fire, helping them gain valuable and often critical minutes and seconds, saving lives and property.

“Fire Suppression Solutions is honored to work with the Freemasons of Wisconsin. Through this partnership, the Freemasons have generously donated more than 300 units, and counting, to first responders in our communities” said Mark Mock, President and COO of Fire Suppression Solutions.  “The Fire Suppression Tool will not only save lives and property, but it will also create a safer environment for the men and women who are sent into these dangerous situations.  The FST will start suppressing a fire, while quickly reducing the temperature inside the room.  It does this without removing the oxygen, making the environment safer if a victim is trapped inside.”

“For nearly 200 years, the Freemasons of Wisconsin have taken considerable pride in the positive impact we have had in our local communities.  Throughout the state, we consistently strive to make our communities safer and better and our partnership with Fire Suppression Solutions allows us to continue to have that amazing impact. By getting these units into the hands of local police and fire departments, there is no doubt that we will be saving property and lives.” Said Paul T. Tourville, Grand Master of Wisconsin Freemasonry. 

“The Slinger Police Department really appreciates the donation of the Fire Suppression Tool units from the Freemasons.  Having these units readily available to officers will help keep our community safer which helps enhance our goals as first responders” said Slinger Police Chief Dean Schmidt.

“It is a great honor to be one of the many recipients of a donation from the Freemasons of Wisconsin.” said West Allis Deputy Chief of Police Robert Fletcher.

For more information about the Fire Suppression Tool (FST), please contact Fire Suppression Solutions at info@firess.us or at (262) 777-8700.