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Douglas County work session prioritizes Consolidated Fire District No. 1 apparatus replacement and explores funding options
Summary
Consolidated Fire District No. 1 chiefs and county staff presented an $11.6 million capital improvement plan April 8, 2026, urging commissioners to prioritize apparatus replacement after identifying 12 vehicles at elevated failure risk; staff will return later with formal purchase and funding recommendations.
Consolidated Fire District No. 1 leaders and county staff told Douglas County commissioners at a work session on April 8, 2026, that aging fire apparatus and long procurement lead times make equipment replacement the district’s most urgent near‑term capital priority.
Sean, a county staff member presenting the capital improvement plan, said, “The capital improvement plan that has been developed is, as you can see, is, about $11,600,000,” and noted most of that total is tied to a future station while immediate needs center on apparatus and equipment. He added the district’s reserves and ongoing county contributions provide limited near‑term capacity but not full funding.
Why it matters: Chiefs said older or heavily used appliances reduce service reliability and increase maintenance costs across the district, which covers about…
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