Sheriff says jail fire alarm panel is obsolete; commissioners approve Tri-State replacement

Jun 16, 2025

Sheriff Jason McKinney told commissioners the jail's main fire panel is 32 years old and parts are unobtainable; after reviewing two vendor quotes the board approved Tri-State Fire Protection's $28,892.68 replacement and inspection package, 3-0.

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Pike County accepted a Tri-State Fire Protection quote to replace obsolete fire alarm components at the county jail after Sheriff Jason McKinney reported the main panel is 32 years old and parts cannot be found.

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