According to the department, that station along with others is facing problems with maintenance and even day to day operation. “It’s about time for an upgrade,” Daniels told the committee.

Volunteer and career station personnel could still work out of the building during the day, but the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Service paid for a trailer at the station. It was to house career firefighters working during overnight hours, when the bunkhouse ordinarily would be used.

The trailer cost approximately $800 a week and was put at the station Feb. 7, making the total cost for the trailer approximately $3,200 over the last month, Jewell said.

In addition to the trailer, the fire company was footing the bill for remediation services, which were estimated to cost about $7,500, in addition to the repairs and renovations already planned for the bunkhouse, Jewell said.

The 1998 E-One is being housed at the department's central station and replaces the oldest unit, a 1985 Chevrolet. Rink said a similar, new truck could cost $200,000 or more.

According to a news release, the truck was purchased with fewer than 12,000 miles and includes all LED lights, a power take-off generator, 12-foot canopies on both sides and a refrigerator.

According to a Scotia Volunteer Fire Department press release, the Rosenbauer 2017 RTX Type 1 engine features a wireless controlled deck water gun on top of the engine that allows remote control of where the gun is pointing and how much water is flowing out.