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Board approves $640,000 loan request for Whitaker's Volunteer Fire Department apparatus

Nash County Board of Commissioners · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Nash County commissioners approved Whitaker's Volunteer Fire Department's request to obtain a $640,000 loan from Southern Bank to purchase a fire apparatus essential to local emergency response.

The Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Whitaker's Volunteer Fire Department to obtain a $640,000 loan from Southern Bank to purchase new firefighting apparatus, citing the equipment as essential to maintaining effective emergency response within the district.

Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Director Charles (Trip) Bunn presented the request, and the board voted to approve the department's loan application during the June 1 meeting.

Next steps: Fire department leaders will proceed with loan application and acquisition consistent with board approval and any applicable county procurement policy.