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Fire chief reports grants, council approves replacement equipment purchase

Strasburg Village Council · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Fire Chief Jason Ely reported an ODNR 50/50 grant to replace a side-by-side vehicle and a $1,200 EMS grant to buy new scopes and blades toward a $2,480.40 equipment total; council approved the purchase funding.

Fire Chief Jason Ely reported that the department had 33 calls for service in the reporting period and 396 calls year to date. Ely told the council the department received an ODNR reimbursable 50/50 grant to replace a side-by-side vehicle, with Franklin Township agreeing to cover half the cost.

Ely also said the department received $1,200 from an EMS grant to purchase new scopes and blades toward a total equipment cost of $2,480.40. Council approved the funds to purchase the new side-by-side and the EMS equipment by motion on July 15.