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Green Springs fire chief asks Washington County to consider buying a $665,000 pumper
Summary
Green Springs Fire Chief Bill Nunley told the Washington County Board of Supervisors that a 1996 pumper is showing safety and structural problems and presented a demo-model replacement quote of $664,990; the board agreed to consider funding as a carryover item at its September meeting.
Green Springs Fire Chief Bill Nunley told the Washington County Board of Supervisors on July 23 that the department’s 1996 pumper has growing safety and reliability problems and that replacement options are costly.
“We have a 1996 E1 engine ... it’s 28 years old,” Nunley said, listing electrical, compressor and suspension problems. He presented two quotes for a shorter-wheelbase pumper the department prefers: a demo model priced at $664,990 and a slightly upgraded version about $30,000 higher. Nunley said the smaller, 1,000-gallon truck would improve maneuverability in tight subdivisions and could help the department’s ISO rating.
Board members acknowledged the need but flagged budget constraints. County staff noted the request was not in the current budget and that the earliest the board could consider it as carryover would be the second meeting in September (the board referenced “September 24” as the target meeting). Officials said the county will revisit the request during carryover budget discussions rather than fund the purchase immediately.
The chief said the department will sell the existing unit if a replacement is approved; he described the current truck’s frame and cab mounting as developing structural problems that create safety concerns. No formal vote on the purchase was taken at the meeting.
The presentation and the board’s direction leave the replacement request pending for further budget review and possible action at the September carryover meeting.
