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Fire department to seek grants, purchase wildfire gear and explore station expansion
Summary
The fire department reported grass truck #653 is under repair, expects township funding to buy wildfire gear, plans a Memorial Day pancake breakfast at The Lodge, and is looking into expanding the fire station to the south.
Scott reported to the council that grass truck #653 is out of service and is being repaired at Rotgers Farm Service in Ackley. The department expects township funding to assist with purchasing new wildfire gear and is applying to the Hardin County Endowment for additional equipment funding.
Scott said the department plans to hold a pancake breakfast on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at The Lodge as a community fundraiser. He also told the council the department is exploring an expansion of the station to the south and is working on acquiring the property immediately south of the current station.
No dollar amounts or formal acquisition terms were recorded in the minutes; the department will pursue grant applications and property negotiations as next steps.
