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Rescue leaders report fire-truck specs finalized and plan to pursue federal grants
Summary
Rescue leadership told the board they finalized truck specifications within budget, must confirm compartment-space details by Thursday, and will pursue federal reimbursement grants opening in early June; the meeting also noted potential engine price increases if delayed.
Rescue leadership reported the manufacturer is preparing the final package after a three-hour design meeting with the sales representative and technicians; the department said the truck remains within the contracted budget but final compartment-space selections must be submitted by Thursday so manufacturing can proceed. "So Monday, we met with, the sales rep from, SBI that's, that we're buying the truck from, and we've seen with 2 of the, technicians," the rescue official said as he described the meeting and next steps.
The department also discussed grant strategies: staff reported federal grant windows opening in early June and said they will pursue reimbursement grants to recoup some costs. Officials warned of a near-term market pressure: the manufacturer anticipates a roughly $50,000 engine-price increase in June that would raise the vehicle cost if procurement is delayed. The board discussed seeking grant-writing support and authorized staff to advertise for a grant writer to assist with applications. No final funding approval was recorded at the meeting; the update was informational and staff will return with grant proposals and cost estimates.
