The City of Helena is always looking for ways to show its sense of community. So what better way for the fire department to get in on the act then to use the school colors – Husky Blue – in the paint scheme of the new fire engine.

Fire Chief Pete Valenti told the Shelby County Reporter that the idea for the paint scheme started with the mayor, who suggested a white paint job with husky blue striping. But the idea grew on him, and he suggested going all the way with the blue engine.

The engine was unveiled on Monday and goes into service soon in Station 1.

Visit the Shelby County Reporter for more.

SVI Trucks—Crested Butte (CO) Fire Protection District light rescue. Dodge Ram 5500 4×4 crew cab and chassis; L16 6.7L 360-hp engine; 12-foot, walk-around rescue body; Command Light KL series KL415D-W2 light tower; G3 Fire 70-gallon polypropylene tank and foam cell; Foam Solution dual-action spray gun; Warn 12V electric 15,000-pound winch. Dealer: Jason Kline, SVI Trucks, Fort Collins, CO.

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Ground was broken Tuesday for the Riviera Beach (FL) Fire Department’s $17 million Station 88, which will be located at 1920 W. Blue Heron Blvd.

The facility will be a two-story, 31,000-square-foot, cutting-edge station that features new technology and equipment.

The $17 million Fire Station 88, located at 1920 W. Blue Heron Blvd., will be a two-story, 31,000-square-foot, cutting-edge station and feature new technology and equipment that provides energy efficiency and promotes the health and safety of fire personnel. pic.twitter.com/2W7ndEk6k2

— City of Riviera Beach, FL. (@Rivierabch) February 15, 2022

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— City of Riviera Beach, FL. (@Rivierabch) February 15, 2022

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— City of Riviera Beach, FL. (@Rivierabch) February 15, 2022

“City Council approved Resolution 01-22, which makes available $20 million to facilitate the commencement of construction on Fire Station 88,” the city’s website says. “Construction activities will commence in early March of 2022 and take approximately 14 months.”

A driver in a work pickup went off the road and ran into the Cal Fire building on Old Highway 80 near Pine Valley Road around 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, reports sandiegouniontribune.com.

Firefighters were woken up by a loud boom, which caused minor damage to the facility, the report says. They went to investigate the noise and found that a Chevy Silverado had slammed into the side of their station.

Officials say the station’s sleeping quarters are right above the point of impact.

The driver was extricated, and, after being checked out by paramedics, he was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the report. California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.