
On the heels of a $68 million health investment into its fire stations, Polk County (FL) has approved the purchase of five new fire engines at a total cost of about $3.2 million, reports theledger.com.
Two of the apparatus will replace aging vehicles, while the other three will be added to the fleet, according to the report.
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The county commission made way for the trucks in October when it approved its $2.1 billion budget, which included a 5% increase to the fire fee, the report says.
Officials say the county should take delivery of the new apparatus within 12 months.