Firehouse Stations eNL - May 16th, 2023
 
 
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May 16, 2023

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FEATURES
Janet Wilmoth explains how a retired firefighter believes solar panels may be the solution for those wondering how to keep electric apparatus charged.
Ken Newell provided ways that a department's history can be incorporated into a renovated or new firehouse and to explain how that serves the community and current and retired firefighters.
Ralph DeLuca Jr. explains how security measures and station hardening can springboard easily from other firehouse design aspects.
Margaret Lafferty has designs on enlightening fire chiefs and municipal administrators on how enlivening the various interior spaces of the fire station can boost morale.
IN QUARTERS
Health and safety measures at Fire Station #16 include airlocks between living and apparatus areas, dedicated decontamination and laundry rooms, and enclosed bunker gear storage
The city of Groveland’s new Public Safety Complex features a fire station that has administrative offices and a police station that has emergency dispatch.
The addition of the open-concept kitchen/dining/lounge area in Station No. 25 helped to increase the camaraderie of the staff in the main living area.
The Andover Ballardvale Fire Station includes a high-performance insulated and air-sealed envelope as well as high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow heating and cooling..
STATION NEWS
Lewiston officials say they'll seek alternatives to improve working conditions and response times.
The board of supervisors and officials from two Hazle Township fire departments are exploring possibly consolidating fire protection for the west side of the community.