Fire Stations and Firehouses
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
The Laramie County Fire Authority is asking for $250,000 in emergency grant funding, warning that without it, local taxpayers could bear the cost of high-interest loans
Firefighters will be tested during shift changes at stations that have had several virus cases
El Paso Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez was participating in physical training at the fire station when he collapsed late Tuesday night
A group of Texas firefighters danced to the song “Blinding Lights” in their turnout gear, receiving nearly 2 million views on the TikTok app
The station, which has been closed for years, has become the new temporary home of one of the Rochester Fire Department’s engine companies
Firefighters said they were given no notice in advance before the station was closed due to COVID-19-related budget issues
About 10% of the San Jose Fire Department’s staff were being monitored for exposure within a week of its first COVID-19 case
The firefighters were asleep around 3:15 a.m. when the man reportedly entered the station
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols as fire personnel
The suspect has been terminated and charged with first-degree sexual abuse
The $11.5 million facility was built in a location to avoid traffic and includes a transitional storage and shower area for decontamination
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
Saratoga Springs officials are seeking to build the $6.6 million facility in a location that will improve response times to newly developed parts of the city
The man reportedly fought with three firefighters, resulting in assault and harassment charges
Several fire departments have donated gear and equipment after the department lost almost everything in the fire
A Trenton councilman said the reported attack was brought to light in a letter and hadn’t been reported to fire department officials
Two trucks, two boats and all of the department’s equipment were lost in the blaze
Officials said the truck crashed into an office area where firefighters sometimes sleep and do computer-based training but that no one was injured
The driver of the car was arrested and faces a DWI charge after crashing into the firehouse lounge area
The “bunk-in” program allows the students to stay in dorm-style housing at the fire department headquarters while actively volunteering
The camera and swipe-card systems were installed after a fire lieutenant pleaded guilty to dealing drugs from one of the stations
The Plymouth Township Fire Rescue Tilbury 169 Station, just up the road from the diner, was unable to respond after closing in August
Authorities said the thief apparently entered through a bathroom window and stole equipment including generators and chainsaws
Black mold discovered during repairs caused the Michigan station to be temporarily shut down
Understanding the different models to facility design can help fire service leaders find the best solution for their department
At least one resident at the public forum expressed skepticism that a hot zone for carcinogen decontamination was needed
David Sanchez was convicted of assaulting a woman who had gone to the fire station to retrieve her belongings
The station built in 1967 will be closed until further notice after floor tiles were found to contain asbestos
The battalion chief who reported the incident criticized the fire chief’s handling of her complaint
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