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CBS News
a day ago
- General
- CBS News
Silverthorne Fire Station for Summit Fire and EMS officially opens for growing Colorado community
After years in the making, Summit Fire & EMS has officially opened its newest fire station, bringing critical emergency services closer to the growing Colorado neighborhoods north of Silverthorne. This strategic new location will provide faster response times for neighbors previously relying on the Dillon station as their closest option. That closer location also has potential insurance savings for residents, as well as addressing long-standing concerns about traffic congestion and emergency access. CBS "Having this here eliminates a good mile of that traffic," explains Silverthorne resident Tim Boucher. "So it's really going to help a lot having the vehicles here, having the EMS here, you know, the medical, because there's so many homes around here that really need the medical." The new station, though starting with a small crew, is designed for immediate impact. "Right now, what we're running out of here is a two-person medic unit crew based off of one firefighter, paramedic, one firefighter/EMT," says Battalion Chief Ryan Cole of B Shift for Summit Fire and EMS. "They're still all hazards; they can still respond to any type of call that we would go to." While currently operating with a two-person crew, these highly trained individuals can operate a full fire engine, an ambulance, or a wildland truck -- a crucial asset in the high country. This nimble staffing ensures that even with a smaller initial footprint, the new station can respond effectively to a range of emergencies. Chief Cole notes that while the current call volume doesn't necessitate a full six-person crew, "it is growing that way." The "ribbon cutting" for the new Summit Fire and EMS station featured a fire hose instead of a ribbon. CBS Summit Fire and EMS has said the emphasis on speed and efficiency is intended to bring some peace of mind for the northern Silverthorne neighbors. "From the time the tones drop to the time the wheels are turning, we're looking for a 90 second turnout time," Chief Cole said. "It's being able to get there quickly for the people who are calling for what they're needing, whether that is simply a smoke detector set off by cooking or an actual medical emergency, we want to get there in a timely manner and provide the care that the people are expecting." For residents, they tell CBS Colorado the peace of mind is immeasurable. "Seconds away is a feel good for us older people because you never know what could happen," says Tim Boucher. "And having them here, having these vehicles here, the EMS here is wonderful. It's a big help." CBS Beyond immediate emergency response, the new station also offers a significant financial benefit: potentially lower insurance premiums. With quicker access to emergency services, residents north of Silverthorne can now demonstrate a reduced risk, which should have a positive impact on their insurance costs. This was one of the key factors residents advocated for in accelerating the station's development. As the neighborhoods continue to grow, Summit Fire & EMS anticipates expanding its crews to meet the increasing demand, ensuring the community remains safe and well-protected for years to come.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Edinburgh fire station with 'structural issues' could be demolished and re-built
Plans have been submitted to demolish and replace an Edinburgh fire station due to structural issues related to RAAC. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has submitted plans to the council which would see its Liberton station demolished and replaced with a two-storey building with additional modern operational requirements. It would also include office and sleeping accommodation to support the local area as well as a multi-purpose room for community use. READ MORE: Huge Edinburgh crowds gather as famous actor spotted filming in city centre READ MORE: Robbie Williams shares backstage clip hours before Edinburgh Murrayfield gig The facility, built in 1976, is said to be beyond its intended design lifespan and structural issues linked to RAAC have been identified as well as asbestos in certain locations. The SFRS, in a design statement, said the station is "critical" to the delivery of operational response across Edinburgh and the wider area. The modern replacement would include individual rooms in place of dorms, decontamination spaces and additional equipment stores for specialist requirements. Plans also reveal how the building will consist of two elements - the appliance bay which houses the fire vehicles and the adjacent accommodation which is the administrative, preparation and deployment area for the station. The design statement adds how the current setup provides inefficient access between equipment storage and staff preparation areas for attending emergencies. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. They also say the current station provides challenges for contamination control, saying: "Cleaning and contamination control areas are accessed independent from the rest of building. Control should be more effectively managed within the same building. "Areas such as the dormitories and the gym in current design do not reflect present day norms for work conditions and safety. Individual bedrooms need to be provided and will result in an increase from 40 sqm to85 sqm. "A gym with adequate activity spaces for safe use of the equipment will increase in size to 60 sqm from 24 sqm. Likewise appropriate shower and changing facilities as well as purpose-built storage for equipment and administrative facilities will substantially increase the required building gross internal area from existing." The planning application can be viewed in full on the council's planning portal here.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
New fire station planned for East Cowes after old one demolished
Plans have been lodged for a new fire station on the Isle of Wight after the previous one was demolished due to structural Cowes has been without a fire station since May 2024 when it was forced to close due to safety for the site in York Avenue, lodged with Isle of Wight Council, also include a new fleet maintenance Cowes councillor Karl Love described the plans as a "victory for safety in the making". Mr Love said: "East Cowes simply cannot be without a fire and rescue station, given our strategic location on a peninsula and with heavy engineering, shipbuilding and an important Island transportation gateway. "We also have an active power station, a large residential population and marinas." Mr Love thanked the crew of East Cowes station for "staying strong, unified and loyal to their community"."It would have been so easy for them to walk away from the service and that would have made it so much harder to campaign to keep this station open," he said.A design and access statement prepared by Boyle and Summers on behalf of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: "Maintaining an operational fire station in East Cowes is essential, as it provides critical fire coverage to the northeast of the Isle of Wight, an area with significant marine, industrial and heritage risks."The nearest alternative stations - Newport, Ryde and Cowes - are over 15 minutes away, exceeding HIWFRS's target response time of eight minutes."The statement said the station was demolished because it was "structurally unsafe, beyond economic repair, and contained asbestos", adding that the Fleet Maintenance Centre at Newport Fire Station had also "reached the end of its economic life". You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
ABC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Likely source for 'forever chemicals' in Blue Mountains water found
Two historical petrol tanker fires and a rural fire station were identified as the likely sources of PFAS contamination in a NSW drinking water catchment.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen dies at DeKalb County fire station from gunshot wound
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief A 19-year-old man was driven to DeKalb County Fire Station 10 with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are still determining the location of the shooting, and the case is in its early stages. The public is encouraged to provide information anonymously via the department's tip line. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A teenager is dead after showing up at a DeKalb County Fire station with at least one gunshot wound on Wednesday evening. What we know According to the DeKalb County Police Department, the 19-year-old man was driven to Fire Station 10 located along Constitution Road SE at West Side Place. Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. FOX 5 crews were there as investigators towed away a vehicle from in front of the fire station which was surrounded by police tape. What we don't know The name of the man has not been released. Investigators are working to determine where the shooting occurred. The case remains in its early stages, and no additional details have been released. What you can do Anyone with information is urged to contact DeKalb County Police. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Tip411 app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411 followed by the message. The Source The DeKalb County Police Department provided the details for this article.
