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Fire chief tells Campton CIP committee no major purchases planned after equipment review
Summary
Fire Chief Dan Defosses told the Town of Campton CIP Committee on July 9 that the department's vehicles, trailers and off-road equipment are being used and maintained and that he does not foresee major purchases in the near term.
Fire Chief Dan Defosses told the Town of Campton Capital Improvement Program Committee on July 9 that the department's vehicles, trailers and off‑road equipment — including ATVs and snowmobiles — are in active use and that he does not anticipate any major purchases in the foreseeable future.
The presentation, which followed the committee's approval of minutes from June 11, focused on the condition and usage patterns of front‑line vehicles and auxiliary equipment. Committee members asked questions throughout the walkthrough about replacement timelines, maintenance needs and what items might next move into the CIP for consideration.
The discussion matters because the CIP is intended to schedule and fund major capital purchases; the chief’s assessment will shape whether the Fire Department requests new appropriations in upcoming budget cycles. Committee members did not record any motions or vote on new purchases during the meeting.
The committee will retain the department's condition assessments in the CIP planning file and revisit any recommended purchases if circumstances change.
