Monterey Purchasing Two Used Fire Trucks, Improve Safety
The Monterey Fire Department will purchase two used fire trucks in an effort to upgrade the fleet. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said two of the department’s current trucks are models from the 1970s and that the new trucks will be a 30-year improvement. Peters said one of the newly purchased fire trucks is a […]
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 FD Searching For Medical Monitor Funding
The Monterey Fire Department is working to find grant funding for a new medical monitor. Chief Kevin Peters said the department has quotes and financing options available to purchase the equipment that expired this week. “The monitor that we have to do EKG and blood pressures and pulse oxygen testing is going to be out […]
Monterey FD Has Found Options For A Ladder Truck
The Monterey Fire Department has found a few affordable ladder truck options, but the timing of purchase could be an issue. Chief Kevin Peters said he has found some early 2000 modeled ladder trucks that cost about $150,000. Peters said by the time the city budget process is complete, the options could already be purchased. […]
