GREENFIELD — A new fire engine is on the way for Greenfield Fire Department after the Board of Supervisors approved a $700,000 grant in late April.
The funds cover the complete cost of a new 2020 Pierce Saber fire engine and all equipment needed for it, according to Chief Jim Langborg.
“We have a fully funded fire engine for our community,” said Langborg, explaining the grant saves the city almost a million dollars in costs.
The engine is what is called a Type 1, meant for traditional in-city firefighting, and similar to the department’s current engines. However, the new engine will be red, differentiating it from the existing yellow engines.
Firefighters have also been working on maintenance to their fire station in the past months, having recently worked on roof repairs in two spots and taking care of one area so far. They are also tackling an issue with black mold in the walls, with expectations to abate that within the week.
With the fire season having begun in May, Langborg noted the weed enforcement will begin, during which firefighters will conduct roadside inspections of properties to see if weeds have been cut and trash has been cleared.
