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Elko Daily Free Press, Nev.
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DEETH — The new Deeth Volunteer Fire Department building is under construction.

“We’re hoping that we can get it done by June 30th,” Deeth Volunteer Fire Chief Dale Lotspeich said. He said it depends on digging a well in time.

Roomy interior

The new Deeth fire station will be out of the floodplain, so annual flooding won’t be an issue.

“The building should be sealed up and complete probably in the next 45 days,” he said.

The station will include a Type 3 brush truck, which can also serve as a structure fire engine. It will also have a water tender.

Side view

The new Deeth Volunteer Fire Department building “should be sealed up and complete probably in the next 45 days,” Deeth Volunteer Fire Chief Dale Lotspeich said.

Further, the new building will allow the department to take on first responses from River Ranch to Welcome, Lotspeich said.

“The big feature with this station is the fact it’ll be up out of the floodplains,” meaning yearly floods will not be a concern, the chief said.

Exterior

The new Deeth fire station will be away from railroad tracks, eliminating concerns about train stoppages during calls.

It will also be away from railroad tracks, which eliminates concerns about train stoppages during calls.

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The Dickinson (ND) Fire Department covers the 14-square-mile city of Dickinson from two stations with 45 full-time and part-time paid firefighters who staff three aerial ladders, one engine, and a rescue truck. The department had a 1994 Pierce aerial ladder that was due for replacement and decided to go back to Pierce for another aerial but chose a rear-mount platform instead of a straight stick.

Jared Rhode, Dickinson Fire captain and training officer, says the department’s operations division is responsible for fire suppression, motor vehicle accident (MVA) response, hazmat incident response, medical assistance calls, and technical rescue. “We also are hiring 17 more firefighters to take over advanced life support (ALS) transport for 650 square miles of Stark County and the surrounding area,” Rhode points out. The department’s fleet also has a regional hazmat response trailer, a regional response structural collapse/trench rescue trailer, a special operations trailer, and six utility vehicles.

“With the new aerial, we wanted to transition to a platform to increase our capabilities,” Rhode says. “While the tallest building in Dickinson is six stories, we also have a lot of tall grain elevators in the area, some up to 180 feet high. After we got the new Pierce platform we went to a grain elevator fire and used the tower as a standpipe at a high ledge where firefighters put out the fire on top with hand lines.”

Scott Berge, district sales representative for MacQueen Emergency Group, who sold the Pierce platform to Dickinson, says the 100-foot heavy-duty steel aerial platform is built on a Velocity cab and chassis with seating for four firefighters, three of them in Pierce PS6 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) seats, and is powered by a 605-horsepower (hp) Cummins X15 engine and an Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission. Instead of rear-facing seats, the cab has a driver’s side compartment for the engineer’s turnout gear, and an officer’s side compartment with inside and outside access for emergency medical service (EMS) equipment.

ITASCA, Illinois (April 21, 2025) — Darley Defense is thrilled to share our new defense capabilities brochure. Proudly highlighting our exceptional supply partners and their cutting-edge capabilities, this brochure showcases Darley Defense’s unique advantages, including our rich history as a family-owned small business. It features 36 pages of procurement solutions, advanced technologies and a “system of systems” approach that delivers the right item, at the right price, and at the right time to the troops on the front lines.

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The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will take place Saturday, September 6, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey [April 4, 2025] – The New Jersey community is coming together to honor the brave heroes of September 11, 2001, with the inaugural New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This heartfelt event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Participants and observers alike are invited to join in this unique tribute, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

The NFFF’s mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes, to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives, and work within the Fire Service Community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.

The stair climb is more than just a physical challenge; it is a moving remembrance of those who selflessly served on that fateful day. Participants will ascend the equivalent of 110 stories, symbolizing the height of the World Trade Center, while paying homage to the firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

David Russell, President and Principal of Fire & Safety Services, expressed the significance of this event, stating, “The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a powerful reminder of the courage and commitment of our firefighters and first responders. It’s our duty to honor their legacy, and through this event, we not only remember them but also support the families left behind.

Together, we can ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.”

As we gather at MetLife Stadium, we invite participants of all ages and from all walks of life— first responders, families, friends, and community members—to lace up their sneakers and join us in this meaningful climb. Whether you choose to climb, cheer, or volunteer, your presence will make a difference.

The event will feature not only the climb but also a morning filled with community spirit, guest speakers, and more. Together, we can foster a sense of unity and resilience, honoring those who protect and serve our communities.

Let us stand together as a community to honor our heroes and support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Join us in this solemn yet uplifting journey as we remember, reflect, and rise together.

Registration to climb will open in June. This is not a race, but a meaningful way to remember and honor the Fallen’s bravery.

For more information about 1st Annual New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, including how to participate, volunteer, or sponsor the event, please visit www.f-ss.com or contact nj911memorialstairclimb@f-ss.com.

To learn more about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and their mission, please visit https://www.firehero.org/.

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