Mayor Raymond Steele says having another truck will help improve safety and the city's insurance rating.

"It makes me very excited and anytime we can improve upon our infrastructure whether its a new fire engine or water or whatever.  All this makes Eutaw stronger" Steele said.

Tuesday night the city council and mayor voted to get the process underway. The city will apply for a state block community development grant for $ 350,000 dollars.  The city will have to contribute $ 70,000. Fire chief Bennie Abrams says it's about time.

Huntington Fire Department personnel are working with Marshall University on logos for the new truck.  

The total cost of the new fire engine will be approximately $525,000 after outfitting it with the necessary equipment.

The Cherokee Board of Commissioners approved the donation to Seminole County of a 1991 Ford Heavy Duty Fire Truck. The vehicle was acquired from the Circle Five Volunteer Fire Department, is operational but no longer in service, and likely would bring $5,000 to $10,000 if sold at auction, staff said. Staff said the Cherokee Fire Department believes the truck is worth more to Seminole County “than the small monetary amount we would receive if it was sold at auction.”