Redkey fire department warns aging pumpers could force service changes; seeks funding options
Fire department representatives said the town's backup pumper (1981) barely passed pump testing and multiple vehicles exceed 20 years; they outlined replacement cost ranges, possible use of the town's $141,000 capital fund, loans or grants, and asked council to authorize staff to pursue purchases when a suitable used pumper appears.
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Fire department leaders told the council their backup pumper, built in 1981, barely passed its last annual pump test and may not pass next year, creating a critical readiness gap. One representative said the truck "barely passed the required annual pump test" and that inspectors were reluctant to run the unit at required levels because of the risk of engine damage.
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