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Council approves purchase of fire department support truck using public‑safety funds
Summary
Council unanimously approved using one‑time public safety allocation to buy a support/supply truck for the Lindstrom Fire Department to transport equipment and personnel and to reduce unsafe practices of riding on engines; staff used quotes and explained available existing radio equipment could be repurposed.
The council approved the Fire Department’s request to purchase a support/supply truck using one‑time public safety funds previously allocated to public safety. The purchase was presented to council as a prioritized use of one‑time dollars intended for equipment rather than ongoing operational costs.
The fire representative (speaker 10) explained the vehicle would be a support truck (not a pumper) to haul hoses and equipment and allow personnel to leave the scene safely; he said, "So, basically, the word support is what we're using for the truck." Councilors asked whether other safety equipment and turnout gear needs were already addressed; staff said turnout gear and other key items are in active replacement programs. Councilor (speaker 5) moved to approve the purchase and, after a second, the council voted unanimously to authorize the procurement from the public‑safety allocation.
