BLFD command vehicle replacement
Town of Big LakeMinnesota- Detected
- Jul 22, 2026
- 98 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Big Lake Fire Department is requesting to sell two grass rigs and use the proceeds to purchase a new command vehicle. The agenda suggests the Board may approve this funding approach at the July 22 meeting, implying a vehicle purchase decision is near. Vehicle dealers and upfitters should treat this as near-award intelligence and look for follow-on needs like outfitting, communications gear, and long-term maintenance.
Specific make/model, vendor selection method, and budget are not disclosed in the agenda.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 22, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Big Lake
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