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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Columbia Fire & Rescue announces addition of new tanker
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — One Maury County fire department announced the addition of new 2025 Fire Master Tanker to their fleet. Columbia Fire & Rescue added a vehicle with a 2,000-gallon water tank and a 1,250 gallon-per-minute pump. In addition to the massive tank, the truck is equipped with fire houses and other firefighting tools so that it can serve as a secondary pumper when needed. City leaders said it's the first tanker of its kind for the department and will help keep the agency prepared in any emergency situation. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More 'Preparedness is a responsibility we take seriously,' Fire Chief Chris Cummins said in a press release. 'While we hope we never face a situation where water supply becomes an issue during a fire response, this tanker ensures we're ready if that moment comes. It's about supplementing what we already have and giving our crews every possible advantage when lives and property are at risk.' The City of Columbia and the Maury County Fire Department collaborate through an Automatic Aid Agreement, which helps ensure mutual assistance and resource sharing during emergency response. Maury County Fire units will continue to dispatch their tankers to help with water supply for structure fires within city limits. 'Every major equipment purchase involves careful consideration,' City Manager Tony Massey said. 'This tanker will serve Columbia for many years to come, and we believe it will prove to be a valuable asset in protecting both our residents and our firefighters.' The tanker is expected to be placed into service on May 12 following an equipment installation and personnel training. Columbia Fire & Rescue leaders hope this tanker will serve Columbia for years to come. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Columbia City Council approves $4 million paving plan, largest in city history
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Columbia residents could soon see smoother, safer roadways after a multi-million dollar paving initiative was approved by city council. The $4 million paving initiative, the largest in city history, will reportedly go toward improving 19.6 miles of streets across the city to create smoother, safer, and more efficient roadways for visitors and residents. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: → According to officials, a street assessment conducted in 2020 using RoadBotics—an advanced technology that leverages machine learning and high-resolutions cameras to evaluate pavement conditions—helped develop the paving plan. 'This paving plan is a major step forward for the City of Columbia,' said Mayor Chaz Molder. 'I'm especially proud of the technology we've introduced, which has streamlined the entire process. The computerized system that grades the streets ensures transparency and fairness, allowing us to make data-driven decisions that truly prioritize the most critical areas.' After RoadBotics assessments, city officials reportedly inspected the most affected roads to ensure that the final list addressed the areas of greatest need. The $4 million plan prioritizes the most affected roads to maximize the long-term impact of the protect, per the city. ⏩ 'The investment reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the city's infrastructure and ensuring that our streets and in optimal conditions,' said City Manager Tony Massey. Paving work will be carried out in phases and the city will provide regular updates to residents about road closures, detours and construction timelines. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
