Mason County Fire District No. 12 Commission April 15, 2026

The Mason County Fire District No. 12 Commission held a regular meeting on April 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of payment vouchers totaling $45,552.15, which covered expenses such as maintenance and delivery fees related to a new fire engine being purchased from Alabama. The purchase price of the engine was noted as $180,000, reduced from $249,900, with additional costs shared with the vendor for repairs and trucking. Updates were provided on delays in the installation of equipment on a fire tender due to an injury to a key technician. The commission also discussed ongoing firefighter training and the need to recruit additional volunteers. Fundraising efforts, including a community dance event, successfully raised over $10,000 to purchase new first aid training dummies, enhancing training capabilities for both firefighters and the community. The commission scheduled a strategic planning session to focus on future district goals and community engagement.