Larimer County (CO) Launches Closest Unit Dispatching System

Five fire agencies in the county launched a closest unit dispatching system, reports Loveland Reporter-Herald.

The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Berthoud Fire Protection District, Poudre Fire Authority, Wellington Fire Protection District and Estes Valley Fire Protection District have signed an interagency governmental agreement.

Now, instead of relying on response crews in the separate jurisdictions, incidents will be responded to by the closest unit.

Neenan Archistruction and Salida (CO) Celebrate Grand Opening of New Fire Station

The city’s original fire station was more than 100 years old and was the seventh oldest active firehouse in the country.

OK VFD Roof Blown Off During Storm; Apparatus Damaged

All five trucks sustained moderate damage and have since been relocated to neighboring departments and volunteer’s homes to await repairs.