(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved the purchase of a new pumper truck for fighting rural fires.
On the recommendation of Seneca Fire Chief Brett Ohlsen, the Council Wednesday evening approved a bid from Feld Fire, of Kansas City, for the purchase of the pumper truck in the amount of $367,962.
It will replace the fire department's current pumper truck, which is more than 20 years old.
Funding for the purchase will comes from fees charged by the city to four Nemaha County township for providing fire protection. The townships include Center, Clear Creek, Richmond and Gilman.
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