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Rural fire department water tanker replacement

Summary

The Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill VFD retired a 40-year-old water tanker and won a state grant of up to $300,000, but needed help with the local match. The county's $30,000 keeps the project on track without the volunteer department taking on debt.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$30,000 in county funds toward a roughly $370,000 truck.

✅Who benefits

Residents of the Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill fire coverage area get faster, more reliable firefighting response.

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