The Chase Fire Department has pitched a request for new trucks to the Village of Chase council.
On April 30, the council agreed to allow the allocation of $40,000 to the Chase Fire Department to purchase a new cube van that could be used as an on-scene command vehicle.
During this time it was also agreed that a new chief vehicle could be purchased for no more than $37,400.
After a brief demonstration by members of the fire department and upon reviewing a mechanic’s report of the station’s unit 3 vehicle, it was also discussed that a new vehicle was needed and would likely cost about $150,000.
The fire department has come forward once more, this time proposing to purchase a fire chief vehicle for just $30,000 and potentially buying a used F-550 to be used as a rescue truck and re-outfit the existing road rescue truck to be used as the on-scene command vehicle (unit 3).
The F-550 would be modified for the purposes needed by Road Rescue.
Council had discussed trying to access gas tax funding for the cost of the vehicle.
There was discussion earlier this summer that the village might be able to obtain funding from the Thompson Nicola Regional District for such purchases.
While this is still a likely option, this money is not expected to be seen for some time.
The village agreed to allow the purchase of a used F-550 truck with the intention of modification to be used as the new road rescue vehicle. It also agreed to use the current rescue truck as an on-scene fire command vehicle