A package found in front of the Honolulu Fire Department station turned out to be empty but led to the closure of several streets, reports Star Advertiser. Police were called at 7:12 a.m. to a report of “a mysterious package” in front of the station. After Honolulu police dispatched a robot to the scene, the...
Sioux Falls’ city officials are expected to sign off on $2.6 million contract with Hoogendorn Construction, Inc., reports Argus Leader. In all the city had anticipated a budget cost of about $3.3 million for the project, including the construction contract and about $250,000 worth of fixtures, furniture and equipment (FFE) needed on the inside. Once...
The Shaker Heights Fire Department is moving firefighters to a 90-year-old fire station as a preventative COVID-19 measure, reports Cleveland 19 News. They will be moving back into a new fire station that they moved out of 16 years ago. The Original Mattress Factory consulted with their legal team in order to arrange providing mattresses...
Myrtle Beach firefighters are taking measures to limit any possible exposure to the coronavirus amid the pandemic, reports myhorrynews.com. Across the board, fire agencies are carrying out similar strategies. That includes having personal protective equipment, namely gowns, eyewear, respirator masks and gloves. The MBFD has canceled training sessions, public education events and limited interaction at...
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department officials have closed all fire stations to the public, reports insidenova.com. The closures are necessary to ensure that personnel stay healthy and are able to serve county residents, county officials said. Exceptions will be made for any emergency that would require members of the public to enter the station...
Fire station visits for the Morganton Department of Public Safety have been canceled, reports The News Herald. All visits, including meetings, car seat safety checks, training, public functions and tours, will be cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns. MDPS personnel are taking extra precautions when responding to incidents and utilizing strict preventative guidelines from the Centers...
The Cardinal Joint Fire District is temporarily closing one of its fire stations in Canfield Township for a couple of days after a firefighter came down with flu-like symptoms, reports WKBN 27. Firefighters who normally work at the station, as well as one engine and an ambulance, have been reassigned to the department’s other two...
Firefighters decided to conduct the virtual tour since citizens are currently not allowed to visit the fire station.
A tent was constructed outside the YMCA to house one fire apparatus and one medic unit.
Jackson Fire Department and Summit Township Fire Department created a special unit to respond to cases of COVID-19, reports MLive.com. Firefighters assigned to the unit will primarily respond to known or suspected cases of COVID-19. They will not be assigned to other stations to avoid spreading the virus. The joint staff will work out of...