The Rutland (VT) Town Fire Department is expecting to put its new fire truck in service within the next couple of weeks after all the equipment has been mounted and loaded and sufficient training has been completed, according to report published by the Rutland Herald.
Rutland selectboard members voice some questions about whether the apparatus had been completed to the department’s satisfaction as the town was about to make a final payment on the vehicle, according to the report, which added the board didn’t want to lose any leverage it might have if the truck was not 100 percent satisfactory.
The board said they had no specific reasons to ask the questions other than shortly after the Center Rutland Fire Station had been built and final payments were made, issues were discovered that had to be resolved in court, according to the report.
The fire chief told the board the $675,000 apparatus, built by Rosenbauer has been put through its paces and he and the firefighters were satisfied with the rig, according to the report, which added it is designed to fill many needs of the department over the next 30 years.
Additionally, the department bought extra warranties and guarantees to protect the investment, according to the report.
