Fire Rescue 6 replacement planning
Town of BlackstoneVirginia- Detected
- Jul 20, 2026
- 110 days ago
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- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At its July 20, 2026 meeting the fire chief said Rescue 6, a 1999 rescue truck, is due to be replaced and the committee was discussing needs. 5 million and said the plan would likely be a refurbished truck because the chassis is still good. He also noted $100,000 a year from the County, $200,000 in the apparatus fund, and a possible USDA grant covering 55%.
The purchase has not been awarded yet, so the buying window is still open.
- Meeting date
- July 20, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Blackstone
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