Historic Jacksonville (FL) Fire Station on Path to Demolition

Jacksonville’s old Fire Station 5 was built in 1910 and remained in service more than a century and now officials are considering proposals to relocate the fire station, reports Resident News.

The prospect isn’t cheap; one estimate to move the building even a few blocks was around $500,000, said Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Executive Director Lori Boyer. But DIA members and local preservationists hope that someone with the means will materialize.

Vischer Ferry (NY) FD Opens Newly Renovated Firehouse, Christens New Heavy Rescue 

The firehouse opened to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The district also held a wet down of its new heavy rescue truck.

Wethersfield (CT) Firefighter Who Died Battling Berlin Brush Fire Was ‘Heroic,’ Gov. Says

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a Wethersfield firefighter who died fighting a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain.