Fire Department Installs New Exhaust Systems

Nov. 26, 2024 —Mandan Fire Department recently installed new exhaust systems in Fire Station 1 and 2. The department received an $80,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters grant to cover the purchase and installation of the Source Capture Exhaust Systems.

“The new system makes for a much safer environment for the firefighters as it reduces the carcinogenic diesel exhaust emissions inside the bay when the fire apparatus is running inside the station,” says Fire Chief Mitch Bitz.

The exhaust systems automatically start when the truck starts and disconnects when the apparatus exits the station. It also makes for a much cleaner apparatus bay!

In August, the City Commission approved a 2024 budget amendment to cover the $8,000 local match.