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Russell County approves funds to help Copper Creek volunteer fire department keep new pumper in service
Summary
The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted March 30 to provide immediate funding from county public-safety/casino-related funds to support the Copper Creek & Moxon Volunteer Fire Department's recently acquired pumper ("Engine 49"), citing a 78-square-mile coverage area and long water shuttle distances.
Chris Vance, the newly elected chief of the Copper Creek and Moxon Volunteer Fire Department, told the Russell County Board of Supervisors on March 30 that his station covers about 78 square miles and faces long water-shuttle times because the nearest hydrant is nine miles away. He said the department had grown its volunteer roster from about 12 to 31 in recent weeks and had upgraded equipment, but still lacked a larger pumper to protect the Moccasin/Castlewood area.
"Engine 49 is more than an upgrade. It's a lifeline," Vance said, describing a 1994 Pierce pumper…
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