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Mason fire committee raises equipment and staffing concerns after furloughs
Summary
Volunteer recruitment, tests on pump and ladder equipment, and rust on an aerial truck were discussed; board noted FEMA office cutbacks could complicate grant reimbursements and agreed to repost volunteer openings and pursue mutual aid updates.
Bobby Cannon updated the board on the Fire Department's operational readiness, telling aldermen the hydraulic ladder rack "won't come down," and that rust was visible on the aerial truck. Cannon recommended proceeding with pump and ladder tests and a repair assessment.
Aldermen discussed staffing and grants: the Fire Department was furloughed on Oct. 17, 2025, and Mr. Cannon reported five volunteer applications that had not yet been processed. He recommended advertising and reassessing applicants once a pool exists. Cannon and Alderman Virginia Rivers also noted FEMA office cutbacks could affect grant documentation and reimbursements, and the board said it will verify receipts and grant conditions before approving expenses.
