Altamont Fire Department orders cascade system; reports multiple medical and fire responses

Aug 27, 2026

The fire department reported recent activity including medical calls and several fires, and completed loan paperwork to acquire a cascade system — air tanks have been received and the system has been ordered under a lease-purchase with Altamont Firemen’s Relief.

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The Altamont Fire Department logged 1 meeting, 4 medical calls, 2 outside fires, 1 agricultural equipment fire, 1 motor vehicle fire and 1 motor vehicle collision during the reporting period. Department leadership said they are continuing outreach to personnel on mental well-being and have an area peer group option available.

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