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Fire department weighs $39,000 Comacho hydraulic rescue tools; staff to seek grants
Summary
At the Jan. 12 fire department meeting, leadership reported favorably on a Comacho cutter and spreader priced at about $39,000 and recommended pursuing grant funding or department reserves rather than a warrant article for purchase.
The fire department discussed acquiring hydraulic rescue tools from Comacho, a cutter and spreader estimated at about $39,000, during its Jan. 12 meeting. Chief and Jed reported they had seen the tools demonstrated and said they were impressed and recommended moving forward with procurement options.
The discussion centered on funding. Members decided not to place a warrant article on an upcoming ballot; instead, the department will explore grant opportunities and the use of existing departmental funds to cover the cost. No formal motion or vote on purchase was recorded in the minutes.
Steve M. and other members also raised smaller supply needs during new-business remarks; the meeting record notes a separate request for more PVC gloves, which Shawn agreed to obtain. The minutes recorded no timeline for a formal acquisition decision pending funding research.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
