Video captured two thieves stealing saws from a Houston fire truck Saturday while firefighters were responding to a medical emergency, reports KHOU11.

A security camera captures the two men as they pull in to the parking lot and raid the truck. The stolen saws are worth $4,000.

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The woman whose camera captured the incident said she was in shock that people would steal from a fire truck while it was responding to a call.

She was able to provide police with a partial license plate number for the vehicle involved in the theft.

Last month, FA reported that Allendale Township was about ready to begin construction on a new $7.5 million fire station. Well, those plans came to fruition on Thursday, reports hollandsentinel.com, as the township broke ground for the new facility to be built near the intersection of Lake Michigan Drive and 68th Avenue, right next to the current one.

Earlier: Allendale Township (MI) Set to Build New $7.5M Station

The project has been in the works for years, as the current station lacks space and isn’t ideal for the area’s growth. The new digs will include sleeping quarters, a kitchen area for when it’s converted to a 24/7 staffing model, women’s quarters, restrooms, lockers, and be handicap accessible.

The project won’t result in any tax increases, the report says. Its price tag includes the construction and outfitting of the new building, the demolition of the existing building, and reworked entrances.

Local Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and the Allendale Charter Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) made contributions to the new construction; GVSU contributed $1 million, while DDA donated $3.5 million, FA reported.

The Briceville Volunteer Fire Department has received all the materials for its new fire hall, and the department even set a date for the facility’s groundbreaking: Thursday at 6 p.m.

The ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 1916 Briceville Highway, officials say.

A report from wyshradio.com says that Lt. Governor Randy McNally and State Representative John Ragan have been invited, as have other local leaders and the public.

The report notes that the project has taken some time. In fall 2019, BVFD received an $80,700 grant and low-interest loan of $74,200, which, coupled with the county’s $30,000 match, was to be used to fund a new fire station.

COVID-19 had other ideas, though, as cost increases and supply-chain issues arose. Cuts were made but the department was still $75,000 short in June 2021. Department officials attended a budget committee meeting and offered a proposal, the report says. BVFD agreed to reduce its annual appropriation of $27,500 from the county to $5,000 for the next 15 years.

On Friday, May 6, Escambia County District 1 Commissioner and Chairman Jeff Bergosh introduced the proclamation naming Escambia County Fire Rescue-Station #2, “The Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station,” named after District Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw and long-time Station #2 Chief Steve McNair.

The proclamation was presented during the ECFR-Station #2 groundbreaking ceremony with the families and friends of Dwain S. Bradshaw and Steve McNair in attendance, along with fellow representatives of Escambia County.

On Nov. 6, 2019, Chief Bradshaw tragically was killed in the line of duty while working an active call. Chief Bradshaw is remembered for his years in public service. He served for Escambia County Fire Rescue as a District Chief and Assistant District Chief. Chief Bradshaw also served as a police officer, a veteran of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserves and the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

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Retired District Chief Steve McNair served the citizens of the Beulah community for over 50 years as a volunteer firefighter, mentor, instructor and leader. After a devastating fire destroyed the original Station #2 in 1977, Chief McNair personally helped rebuild the current fire station being used today. He retired from service in October of 2019.

“Today was a tremendous day for our county, the Beulah Community and for ECFR as we broke ground on our newest modern fire facility on Nine Mile Road,” said Commissioner Bergosh. ̶