The Clanton City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a pumper fire truck and an ambulance for the Clanton Fire Department during its Jan. 23 meeting. The fire truck will cost $697,000. However, payment is not due until the truck is delivered, which Fire Chief David Driver said could be up to two years because of manufacturer timelines.
Committing to purchasing the fire truck now locks in the current price, ahead of expected increases in February. The ambulance will cost approximately $297,000. However, payment is not due until the ambulance is ready, which could be up to 18 months. An additional ambulance is being applied for as a part of the CFD application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.