Marshall County declares emergency to replace failed courthouse fire pump, authorizes quotes

Apr 23, 2026

After an inspector called the 36‑year‑old courthouse fire pump "too dangerous," the commission adopted an emergency resolution and approved soliciting quotes to replace the 750 gpm pump and related equipment, with a verbal replacement estimate of about $250,000.

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Marshall County commissioners voted to declare an emergency for replacement of a courthouse fire pump that failed inspection and was described by an outside inspector as "too dangerous" to approach.

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