Sublette County Unified Fire (WY) bought a new structural fire engine for Battalion No. 2 in the amount of $974,484, just under the total budgeted amount of $1 million dollars, SubletteExaminer.com reported.

Although the county will pay for the apparatus now, a fire official said it will take 31 months to build the new truck. It is scheduled to arrive in Big Piney/Marbleton in 2023, the report said.

The apparatus is an all-wheel-drive Pierce Velocity Engine with EZ Trac, the report said. By ordering before October 31 the county saved $62,427 and by pre-paying the county saved an additional $45,954.

Shamong Township Committee has approved an ordinance after second reading and public hearing at its October 4 meeting to buy a new truck for the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company, TheSunPapers.com reported. 

According to a city official, the fire company will post a $100,000 down payment for the truck and related equipment; the township will be responsible for the remaining $677,379 cost over the next 10 years, the report said. The vehicle has long been sought by the company and discussions have gone on for about a year.

Delivery of the fire truck is not expected for about 18 months, according to the report. 

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