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Monument Volunteer Fire Department seeks $698,263 pumper; county discusses stipends to boost volunteer recruitment
Summary
Commissioners heard a detailed request to authorize purchase of a 2026 Barton 6x6 pumper for Monument Volunteer Fire Department at $698,263, including technical specs and a discussion of volunteer recruitment and potential stipend programs to offset volunteers' costs.
County staff and Monument Volunteer Fire Department representatives asked the commission to authorize purchase of a 2026 Barton ERV International 6x6 pumper for the Monument Volunteer Fire Department to replace a 1986 engine.
Mr. Pruitt introduced the request and said the custom unit costs $698,263 and is an off-road-capable, dual-purpose apparatus able to carry approximately 3,000 gallons of water and deliver roughly 1,200–1,250 GPM.…
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