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Madison County accepts two new fire trucks for Farm Haven and Southwest volunteer departments and approves payment
Summary
The Board of Supervisors accepted delivery and approved payment for two new fire apparatus — replacing a 29‑year and a 26‑year vehicle — after county staff and vendor inspections. The county will outfit the trucks and arrange final delivery to the stations.
Madison County supervisors on July 7 accepted delivery and approved payment for two fire trucks ordered for the Farm Haven and Southwest volunteer departments.
County fire staff said the older trucks failed certification and needed replacement. Representatives said they inspected the new apparatus at the vendor and that the vehicles arrived quickly — in about two months after production began — because the vendor had compatible chassis in stock. The county received the trucks in good order, staff said, and will inventory, outfit and equip the apparatus before they enter service; that process is expected to take a few days to a week.
Staff also noted the county received a matching grant (combining funds across sources) that reduced the local share; presenters said they had secured approximately $160,000 in matching grant aid toward the replacements.
Ending: The board voted to accept delivery and approve payment; staff will complete equipment installation and provide final assignment to the receiving departments. County staff said they will consider donating older apparatus to other departments if suitable requests are received.
