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Commissioners approve purchase of three pickup trucks for EMS and fire

Laurens County Board of Commissioners · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The board approved buying three new pickup trucks — one for EMS and two for the Fire Department — following a motion by Commissioner Gerad Mathis and unanimous support.

Commissioner Gerad Mathis moved to purchase three new pickup trucks, specifying that one would be for EMS and two for the Fire Department. Commissioner Kevin Tanner seconded the motion, and the board voted unanimously to approve the purchase.

The meeting minutes do not include vehicle specs, vendor names, or purchase prices. The purchase follows prior workshop discussion where the need for the trucks was raised; the motion at this meeting formalized the procurement request.

Staff follow-up steps such as selecting vendors, defining specifications, and identifying funding sources were not detailed during the meeting. The board's approval authorizes staff to proceed with procurement work to acquire and equip the three trucks for county emergency services.