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North Judson officials are looking to include a purchase of a fire truck in the upcoming budget, reports WKVI.com.

An official said that the town has budgeting options for the $240,000 tanker truck. Officials decided to use the Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted and Local Road and Street funds, to ease the burden.

The Montebello Volunteer Fire Department has welcomed a new tanker engine, reports The News & Advance.

FireVac made the vacuum tanker which can be used without fire hydrants. The truck can pull up to a body of water and use it to fill up the tanks.

The funding for the truck comes from both the department’s fundraising efforts as well as a donation from Nelson County officials.

The new addition to the fleet is expected to make a big impact for the community.