From a 1970s model to a brand new 2016 truck: The North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department is ecstatic it finally has an upgraded fire engine.It comes with a hefty price tag though, nearly $300,000. And just about all of the money will come from fundraisers.
The Board of Supervisors gave the department $45,000 towards the new truck after volunteers pleaded for help.
"It was just time," said Chief Ronnie Waller. "You try to figure on a fire truck maybe 20 years lifetime on it. We got many more years than 20 over this one."
"From a safety standpoint, upgrade and have the latest state of the art equipment that we can afford," said Board of Supervisor JT Davis.
The Board has agreed to give $150,000 a year to help the volunteer fire departments in the county. Each year, a committee decides which department gets part of the $150,000.