Monterey Receives Grant For New Fire Department Air Packs
Monterey will replace a quarter of the community’s air packs for the city fire department, the current ones at least 26 years old. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said the department budgeted for four air packs. Peters said the department received a state grant for four other air packs. Peters said an air pack is […]
Monterey Fire Hall Receiving New Awning
The Monterey Fire Department will be replacing the awning to help prevent water intrusion at the fire hall. The aldermen considered two bids, with one bid being $6,400 for a wood awning and a $10,000 bid for a metal awning. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said he believes the metal awning would be the better […]
Monterey House Fire Destroys Upstairs Bedroom
A Monterey home lost an upstairs bedroom due to an electrical fire Sunday. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said his crew responded to the fire call at 613 N. Elm Street near 10:30 a.m. Peters said an electrical outlet shorted and caused a nearby mattress to catch fire. Peters said the flames spread throughout the […]
Monterey Fire Chief To Spearhead Ladder Truck Search
Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters will lead the search for a ladder truck replacement. Peters said a used ladder truck with safety features the department needs would cost around $150,000. “I am wanting a platform, so you can get up and see exactly what you are looking at down below,” Peters said. “That fire the […]
