Skagit County Fire District 15 has recently shared a new challenge they are facing as a fire department.
In a recent letter, Fire District 15 shared with the community that fire engine unit 1511's recent safety inspection revealed that it has met "out of service" criteria. "1511 has been an aging truck for a long time, and recently it has decomposed into a state that we didn't think it was repairable," said Fire Chief of Skagit County Fire District 15, Stuart Kranick.
Kranick said that over the years the price of a new fire truck has doubled and is now over $800,000, but funding for the fire district has not doubled, and with no increase of money coming in, they are looking to purchase a used truck.
"This certainly limits our abilities, and our whole goal here is to provide the most support to the community," said Kranick.