Montgomery County Rural Fire is ready to go out for bids for a new Brush Truck.

 

That was the decision made at this week’s Montgomery County Commission meeting. Rural Fire Chief Michael Smith addressed the commission to clarify some questions raised at last week’s meeting. He says he’s consulted with other fire agencies in the county and has found some consensus on what the County should purchase.

 

Commissioner Phil Clubine suggested a dual-wheel truck as opposed to a single wheel. He says they are just the sturdier option.

 

Smith says Rural Fire must balance needs with cost.

 

Smith added that the estimate for what the County would pay for the new vehicle would be between seventy and one-hundred thousand dollars. The new truck will replace the current brush truck used in Cherryvale and would be expected to last the county about 20 years. Commissioners approved Smith’s request to seek bids.