County staff say Fire Station 1 HVAC lacked heat element; temporary heaters deployed

Feb 5, 2026

Staff reported a recent discovery that an HVAC unit at Fire Station 1 had been installed without heating elements; staff and vendors provided space heaters while parts are ordered and repairs scheduled.

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Staff reported that a heating issue at Fire Station 1 was traced to an HVAC installation that apparently lacked heating elements despite a purchase order indicating otherwise. Facilities staff and local vendors provided portable heaters to maintain warmth while the county’s contractor diagnoses and orders replacement parts.

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