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Council approves purchase of high-water rescue apparatus after recounting recent storm response

5969193 · October 21, 2025
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Venice Council approved purchase of a specialized high-water rescue vehicle after staff said the previous unit reached end of life and the department relied on mutual aid during the last hurricane season.

The Venice City Council approved the purchase of a high-water rescue apparatus after Fire Chief Micah Quek presented the department’s request and described operational needs prompted by recent storms. The council recorded a 7-0 vote to approve the purchase.

Chief Quek said the apparatus is designed to…

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