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Corinne Fire Department reports eight May calls and a donated tender from Box Elder County
Summary
The Corinne Fire Department reported eight calls in May, expanded training with nearby departments, and that a tender from Box Elder County will replace apparatus 81 at no cost; staff will confirm interagency billing and continue outfitting the donated truck.
A fire-department representative told the council that for May the department responded to eight calls—three outside city limits and five inside—and listed incidents including medical calls, illegal burns, a grass fire, a vehicle fire and two vehicle accidents.
The representative said members have been active in training: joint vehicle-fire training with neighboring departments, building search drills, attendance at the state EMS conference, wildland training with state and federal agencies, and two members completing online wildland modules pending final testing. He also announced that Colby Nelson passed his Fire 2 class and that two turnout sets were ordered with the current fiscal budget.
On equipment, the representative said Corinne will receive a tender donated by Box Elder County to replace unit 81; "No, we didn't pay anything," he said when asked whether the city paid for the truck. He added the truck is only awaiting decals before entering service. Council asked staff to confirm whether the $1,531 billed to Box Elder County for prior calls has been paid; staff said they will check and follow up.
Why it matters: the donated tender reduces immediate capital outlay for the city but staff said some outfitting costs and hose adjustments may remain. Training progress and personnel certification increase local response capacity.
Next steps: staff will confirm receipt of interagency billing and report back; the council will continue to monitor outfitting costs for the donated tender.
