High costs for new fire engine: Morsbach municipality takes out loan.

High costs for new fire engine: Morsbach municipality takes out loan.

necessary investment in the security of the municipality

The joy in the municipality of Morsbach about the new fire engine is great. On a summer evening, four firefighters gather in front of the local fire station in Lichtenberg to proudly present the red fire engines. But the reality shows that two of the vehicles have been in use for over 20 years and need to be replaced.

high costs for life -saving measures

The community has now decided to purchase a new fire engine to replace the outdated models. However, the costs have more than doubled compared to the originally planned 380,000 euros, and the new vehicle should now cost 700,000 euros. These unexpected additional costs pose the municipality to financial challenges.

community must be debt

In order to finance the required fire engine, the municipality is expected to take out a loan of 320,000 euros. The treasurer Klaus Neuhoff emphasizes that there is no other option and that the community must guarantee the security of the citizens. The loan is to be repaid over three years, including interest.

The firefighters in Morsbach-Lichtenberg are optimistic and look forward to the new vehicle because it is an urgently needed improvement in the equipment. Although the municipality gets into financial difficulties, the investment in the fire brigade is an important sign of prioritizing security in the region.

It is expected that the completion of the new fire engine will take at least three years. In the meantime, the emergency services will continue to do an excellent job and ensure the security of the community.

sources:

• Local reporter
• community Morsbach

- Nag