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Cumberland Fire Department badly in need of updated vehicles

October 11th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Although the Cumberland Fire Department is badly in need of an updated vehicle fleet including an engine, an ambulance and a squad unit- it has not limited the effectiveness of the firefighting efforts thus far. Chief Shannon Adams  presented an overview of the needs of the department with an estimate of $1.3 million required- and he noted  it could be a year or more before new vehicles are available. Adams said although the situation isn’t ideal, operations remain efficient and effective…