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Edmonston council hears request to help fund new EMS vehicle for Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department
Summary
Chief Sumner of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department told the council its fleet is aging and requested increased funding from the Town of Edmonston to help purchase a new EMS vehicle; the council said it is open to the request and will take it under consideration.
Chief Sumner of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department told the Town of Edmonston council that the department’s fleet is aging and that new equipment is needed to ensure preparedness, reliability and safety for the community.
The request for increased funding was presented during the council’s July 1 work session. Council members said they are open to the request and will take the funding request under consideration; no vote or funding decision was recorded at the session.
The council did not provide cost estimates or a timetable at the work session; Chief Sumner requested increased funding but did not specify an exact contribution amount in the minutes. The item remains under consideration for a future meeting where budget specifics would be expected to appear.
