SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — South Hutchinson Fire Chief Greg Henke would like to purchase a smaller brush truck from the Hutchinson Fire Department and sell the current brush truck in South Hutch's inventory.
That item will be before the South Hutchinson City Council Monday night.
According to agenda documents, the current truck is a very large 6x6 that is unsafe to operate for most individuals in the South Hutch department. Additionally, the parts needed for repairs on this vehicle can be difficult to come by and the vehicle has limited capabilities.
The used unit South Hutch would be purchasing from Hutchinson FD is a pickup style vehicle which would make it more nimble and provide greater utility for South Hutchinson's needs. This includes usage along the riverbed.
That type of vehicle is much easier to drive and much safer to operate for department personnel. Additionally, it will be more effective in combating grassfires and responding to other calls for service.
Chief Henke believes it would cost approximately $20,000 to purchase and upfit the vehicle.
However, he is confident that he can sell the 6x6 and cover most, if not all, of the $20,000.
The purchase time frame of the brush unit from HFD will depend on when they receive the three new brush units that they are currently waiting on.
The South Hutchinson City Council meets at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall at 2 South Main.
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