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Board approves replacement of aging fire apparatus after multi‑department review

Johnston County Board of Commissioners · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Johnston County Fire Commission recommended replacing two engines and six tankers (30+ years old); the Board approved the apparatus‑replacement recommendation after presentations on departmental needs, equipment rotation and potential bulk‑purchase discounts.

Johnston County’s Fire Commission presented an apparatus‑replacement recommendation Jan. 20 and the Board of Commissioners approved it by voice vote.

Fire Commission chair Chris Ellenson and Fire Marshal Travis Johnson described an apparatus‑replacement plan focused on apparatus 30 years or older and said departments were consulted to…

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