A new fire department vehicle will soon be serving local residents after resolution of a disagreement between neighboring communities. The Ford 550 4x4 Type 6 multi-use rescue unit from HME Inc. was scheduled for delivery this week, according to Hopkins Village Council President Mary Howard.
The cost was approximately $141,000, and it replaces a 30-year-old tanker truck at the Watson station, which was purchased used about 10-12 years ago.
The purchase had been discussed for several months by Hopkins Village, Hopkins Township, Watson Township and Monterey Township, who participate in a fire board partnership and would split the cost of the vehicle.