Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Fire chief hopes to buy used truck to better versatility
It's not at the end of its 30 years of service, but a replacement could improve firefighting abilities for Palouse and Whitman County Fire District 4.
PALOUSE - It's not broke, but they are prepared to fix the aging firetruck used by Whitman County Fire District 4 and the City of Palouse.
"We have some trucks pushing 30 years and are looking to replace them," said Whitman County Fire District 4 Fire Chief Scott Beeson. "We can't afford new trucks so we buy used."
Replacing the 25-year-old fire truck is in the initial stages of replacement. First, they are finding the finances to buy a new-to-them firetruck. Palouse firetrucks are replaced after 30 years of service.
It's a 1996 International truck chassis with a custom body built by a firefig...
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