A tough wildland fire season has left South Hays County (TX) fire departments in need of new equipment after it has been damaged fighting fire, according to a report published by KXAN.
The county has lost hose and damaged brush trucks and has other equipment out of service and county commissioners are looking to replace it, according to the report.
It’s likely the commissioners will purchase at least 50 lengths of hose with a price tag of at least $4,000, according to the report and is replacing a brush truck too that was damaged during the season.
Unfortunately, it could take up to two years to get the equipment placed on order because of supply chain issues, the report said.
The commissioners are also considering adding $3,000 to the county’s emergency department budget to pay for food and water for crews, according to the report.
