Fire Stations and Firehouses
Built with a voter-approved bond, East Pierce Fire’s new Bonney Lake fire station unites administrative staff and firefighters under one roof
Firefighters from across the country, serving at all department types, share their fire station must-haves
American Township’s proposed new firehouse will have larger sleeping quarters for firefighters
The modern 10,314-square-foot facility replaces two buildings, which housed the old fire station and the community’s library branch
The Daviess County Fire Department fire station was struck by lightning early in the month and repairs are expected to take between two to five months
Nick Aldinger, 36, passed away after battling complications from current medical issues
Chief William “Casey” White was found on the apparatus bay floor the morning after working a grass fire
Daviess County Fire Department fire station was struck by lightning Tuesday evening and caught fire
The talks of merging the stations at a new location comes amid discussions of building a new police station somewhere on the city’s west side
Amping up security at the firehouses comes in the aftermath of the “Operation Bread, White and Blues” drug-rings case, in which former Middletown fire Lt. Paul G. Smith, of Deerpark, pleaded guilty as a drug trafficker
Officials are leaning towards building a new station instead of renovating the current one
Fire Chief Raul Ortiz Mayor Erin Stewart are looking to map out a long-term plan for renovating some of the city’s six firehouses and, perhaps, even replacing two
Scott Orr interviews Mauro Porcelli about real-world tips for new firefighters
Junior Firefighter Raymond Slifer built 36 new gear lockers, which provides firefighters with much-needed designated space, as part of his Eagle Scout Project
A Commerce City firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out at South Adams County Fire Station No. 8
Raymond Johns was injured in November 2015 when he sat down on a toilet, heard and felt an explosion underneath him
“You will be judged, not by your great God-given skills, or intelligence, but by your attitude”
Mealtime is when firefighters and medics sit together as members of the families they become, families with their own rituals, rules and inside jokes
The fire department-adopted cat, known as the “Arson Cat,” was rescued by firefighters after they discovered he was stuck in a drain pipe
Consider your station’s unique needs to plan for appropriate PPE storage that prevents contamination
Five Tempur-pedic mattresses will each be given to fire departments in Panama City, Lynn Haven and Panama City Beach
Reasons to move the Santa Rosa station include the ability to build a bigger station, as well as positioning firefighters closer to high-density areas
With more women than ever joining departments, open dorms and a lack of bathrooms make for a difficult work environment
Measure your available storage space and determine how the storage will be used to get the best fit for your firehouse
GearGrid built-in firefighter lockers provide ample storage space and options for customization
From the classic Dalmatians to rescued pets who were given a new life, here are the animals that made their way into the hearts of firefighters
Javier McMillan, 19, will face five to 23 months in prison for intentionally starting the blaze inside the firehouse
Volunteer fire crews would have basic training but wouldn’t have specialized training, which could be provided through mutual aid
The city’s current fire station is over 185 years old and is unsuitable for modern firefighters and equipment
The fire union posted a photo of the Corvette after it was stripped of its wheels
New response methods, primarily two-man “fast response” squads and additional engine companies during peak hours, can help meet response time goals in many areas
The department said the fire won’t affect its operations
The busy fire station reopened after half a dozen shots were fired at the station last week