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Lowry City approves $2,350 purchase of new fire nozzles; fire chief reports 16 calls last month
Summary
The board approved purchase of two new hose nozzles for the fire department at a total cost of $2,350. Fire Chief Justin Norris reported the department logged 16 calls and significant volunteer hours over the past month.
Fire Chief Justin Norris requested the purchase of two hose nozzles at a total cost of $2,350, which the board approved unanimously. Norris said the equipment is needed to support operations and firefighter safety.
Norris also gave a monthly activity summary: the department responded to 16 calls during the past month, including six medical calls, three structure fires, three motor vehicle accidents, one natural cover fire, one vehicle fire, one propane smell investigation and one weather spotting. He reported 110 man‑hours logged by local firefighters, 60 mutual aid man‑hours and 72 hours of training for the month.
