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Steamboat Rock fire chief reports grass truck damage, department weighing repair versus replacement
Summary
The city’s fire department reported a grass truck transfer case exploded en route to a grass fire; a donor offered funds for repair but department leadership told the council they are considering buying a newer truck and must spend available department funds by June.
Scott Williams, representing the Steamboat Rock Fire Department, updated the council on equipment and staffing on April 14, reporting that a grass truck’s transfer case exploded while responding to a grass fire and the vehicle is being towed for an estimate on repairs.
Williams said an individual has offered to donate money to cover the repair but that the department is evaluating whether purchasing a different or newer truck would be a better use of funds. He noted some department funds are available but must be used by June. Williams also reported one remaining CRP burn for the season, that Ryan Stupp has rejoined the department on a three-month probationary status, and that a planned pancake breakfast was canceled because no location was available.
No formal motion to purchase or repair the vehicle was recorded at the meeting; Williams said the department will obtain cost estimates and report back. The council did not set a procurement timeline at the meeting beyond the June funding-use note.
The council approved a mutual-aid agreement with Hardin County later in the meeting; that agreement may affect mutual support arrangements for equipment or response but did not change the immediate procurement question for the grass truck.
