Fire commission seeks $234K–$342K for interactive fire-safety trailer; board to study request

May 14, 2025

The Macon County Fire & Rescue Commission presented a quote for a 34-foot interactive fire-safety trailer (base $234,500; fully equipped ~$342,135) for countywide education and ISO community-risk points; commissioners requested more time to study storage, staffing and funding options.

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The Macon County Fire & Rescue Commission presented a proposal for an interactive fire-safety (smoke) trailer aimed at fire-prevention education across the county. Chairman Dustin Pendergrass described a 34-foot unit with simulated kitchen, bedroom and industrial rooms, ADA access and severe-weather and 9-1-1 simulations; the base price was quoted at $234,500 and a fully equipped unit with add-ons, shipping and on-site training was estimated at about $342,135.

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