Fire department ladder truck purchase
City of Red CloudNebraska- Detected
- Oct 6, 2026
- 27 days ago
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From the meeting
At the October 6, 2026 meeting, Wes Olson said the Red Cloud Fire Department had found a ladder truck through the Nebraska Forestry and that one would be claimed if it became available. Council then moved to let the department purchase the truck for $500 plus travel costs, and the city would cover needed repairs. This is a small but concrete equipment acquisition with follow-on repair work tied to the truck.
- Meeting date
- October 6, 2026
- Agency
- City of Red Cloud
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