Springfield (IL) Moving Forward with Three Fire Stations

Springfield is looking to build three new fire stations, but budget cuts could impact staffing levels, reports News Channel 20.

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder isn’t convinced that staffing cuts are necessary. He considers a potential solution that would leave a few positions unfilled and counted on some retirements.

Fire officials are continuing to work with architects on designs and plans for new fire stations while dealing with the budget situation.

The city council will vote on new plots of land that are considered for purchase for the fire stations.

The fire stations are expected to take 18 months and budgeting will be paid over multiple years.

Ravenswood (WV) VFD Pumper Rolls Over After Leaving Slick Roadway

The three firefighters in the wreck were sent to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Two Spokane (WA) Fire Apparatus Slide Down Icy Hill; Crash Into House, Cars

A Spokane ladder truck and pumper slid down the same icy hill. The ladder truck hit a house and the pumper hit two parked cars.