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Cheatham County adopts five-year fire plan, lists roughly $580,000 in capital needs
Summary
The county legislative body approved the Cheatham County 2021 Five-Year Fire Plan, which lists priorities including a fire engine and tanker replacement and new air packs; the estimated cost is about $580,000 and will be requested as funds become available.
Cheatham County commissioners approved the county's 2021 Five-Year Fire Plan during the Aug. 15 session.
Emergency Services presented a plan identifying capital priorities: replacement of an engine at Two Rivers (estimated $120,000), replacement of a tanker at Two Rivers (estimated $320,000), replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus (air packs) at an estimated $100,000, and replacement of fire hose ($40,000) for a plan total of approximately $580,000.
The resolution (Resolution 13) was adopted by roll-call vote 11–0 with one commissioner absent. The plan specifies that money will be requested as funds become available; no appropriation or immediate transfer was authorized at the meeting.
Ending: Fire and emergency-services staff will pursue funding and bring requests forward as resources permit.
