County of Madera Fire Department

Current as of Oct. 2, 2009

Oakhurst Station, $54,375 grant

This project will purchase 12 new sets of structural firefighter safety clothing and a fully equipped command vehicle for the Madera County Fire Department’s Oakhurst station. The existing fire protection equipment does not meet the State’s fire safety code requirements, and must be replaced.  The station’s current command vehicle is ten years old and in its deteriorating condition it has become a safety concern. 

Oakhurst is an unincorporated community of 2,868 located in Madera County.

Battalion Chief Roy Evans said the department is working on finalizing their budget and is in the process of receiving quotes for the new clothing and the command vehicle.  He expects to be able to begin placing orders by the second week of August.

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