Grant County Fire District 7 received $20,000 toward a new fire truck Friday courtesy of Teck American Inc., ColumbiaBasinHerald.com reported.

The $20,000 will go towards GCFD7 replacing a Type 3 apparatus – also known as a wildland fire truck. The department lost one of its trucks in June while fighting a fire when the truck rolled with two personnel inside, the report said.

A fire official said the district has seen an increase in fires and that it needs apparatuses like the Type 3 truck because they can hold more water and can be outfitted to be operated by one person, which is crucial when staffing is as low as it is at GCFD7, the report said.

Replacement of a type 3 apparatus ranges from $80,000 to more than $200,000, depending on if the truck is new, used or built from acquired parts, according to the report.

Currently, GCFD7 is already working on replacing the truck. They bought a used chassis through a government surplus sale but still need to outfit it to the specifications necessary prior to putting it into service. Between the $20,000 and the money from the insurance on the rolled vehicle, the fire official said they believe it will cover the total cost for the replacement, the report said.

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