The Cole County Fire Protection District has received a new 3000 gallon tanker manufacturer by Danko Emergency Equipment. The tanker took 10 months to manufacturer. This is one of many vehicle purchases since the voters in Cole, Miller and Osage counties approved a tax increase for the district. This is the first tax increase since the district was formed in April 1993. As promised, the tanker will replace an older piece of equipment which has been retired. As funds become available the District will continue to replace trucks that are over 10 years old.
The tanker will be stationed at Station 3 in St. Thomas. The tanker will enhance the ability to deliver much needed water to the rural areas with no fire hydrants. The tanker has the ability to dump the full 3000 gallons in two minutes into a 3000 gallon portable tank, which came with the tanker. The new tanker will complement the Districts fleet of tankers to provide much needed water to protect the citizens in the District
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