The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for nearly $21,000 that will be used toward purchasing a new tanker truck for the Eli Fire Department.
The new truck will replace the department’s 1982 tanker, improving safety and emergency response for residents and visitors.
Judge Executive Randy Marcum said the county has been working diligently to help the department with the grant funding.
Marcum added the county is committed to supporting local firefighters and will provide the required 3 percent funding match of $625.
Formal approval documents are expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
