Callander Fire Department seeks $777K pumper replacement

Callander Fire and Emergency Services will receive a new pumper fire truck valued at $777,192.The existing pumper has reached 20 years of service and is experiencing increasing issues due to lack of equipment storage and long wait times when repairs are required because parts are difficult to obtain, according to a report to council from Todd Daley, Manager, Emergency Services for the Municipality of Callander.He added replacing the pumper supports the municipality’s objective of reducing