1st Assistant Fire Chief Jon McQueen recently outlined the Fire Department's current budget and the lack of funds awarded to them due to budget cuts.
While the department works hard to use tax dollars received from the city wisely, they struggle to keep all of their equipment modern and safe for use.
The Volunteer Fire Department, like other businesses has seen a huge increase, with prices nearly tripling for bunker gear, the costs to replace fire hose and the continued maintenance and inspection of their two aging fire engines and the building they are housed in.
McQueen stressed that the City has many departments to fund and the fire department realizes tax dollars only go so far. He thanked the current City Council and Mayor Mark Harkendorff for their continued support as they have tough decisions on the cities needs for updating infrastructure as the city moves forward.
