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Volunteer fire chiefs report engine repairs, tanker coverage and station upgrades
Summary
Drakeville Volunteer Fire Chief Tom Kalinowski told the board Engine 35 (37 years old) is at Gowans Knight for pump repairs with insurance assisting; tanker and brush truck remain in service. Fire Chief Tripp described extra storm staffing, a high-school pathway recruitment program and plans for Thornford station renovations (roughly $40,000 estimate).
Chief Tom Kalinowski of the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department told the board that his department ran 14 calls in the month and logged about 24 cumulative training hours.
"Our engine 35 ... it's a 37 year old piece ... it is at Gowans Knight right now, out of service, waiting some pretty substantial pump repairs," Kalinowski said, adding that insurance is helping cover repair costs and that the tanker and brush truck are available for responses.
Board members asked whether a…
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