The restroom, bunk room and kitchen space are inadequate, according to Cobb Public Safety Agency Director Sam Heaton and Cobb Fire Chief Randy Crider in a December memo.  

Also, they said the building does not accommodate the enhanced operations, expanded crew needs and increased workload.

According to Ute Fire Chief Gary Goslar this $5,000 donation completes nearly four years of fundraising efforts for the purchase of the 2019 Chevrolet Quick Attack truck.  

“I want everyone to know that the entire cost of the truck, $64,000, has been raised by grants, donations, and fundraisers,” he said.

While the City of Ute did make the initial purchase of the truck, the fire department will reimburse the city for the entire cost.