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Salem Lakes chief reports Station 2 refurbishment plan; board donates dive/rescue van and approves liquidation of older engine
Summary
Fire Chief updated trustees on a Station 2 refurbishment plan and the board voted to donate dive/rescue van 5852 to the Racine Fire Bells and to liquidate engine 5813, citing low local use and maintenance overhead.
Fire Chief (name given in meeting portal) told the Village Board of Salem Lakes that Station 2 needs refurbishment rather than full restoration and that plumbing and bathroom work are likely to be the most expensive elements of the project. The chief said the department is exploring a lower-cost refurbishment approach that uses public-works labor where practical.
Trustees also considered two fleet actions. The board voted unanimously in roll-call to donate the department’s dive/rescue utility van (unit 5852) to the Racine Fire Bells. Chief testimony and board discussion…
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