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Six Nations is purchasing three new trucks and look into renovating its fire stations. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) approved early planning work for future fire station development and moved ahead with the replacement of three frontline fire trucks during its General Finance meeting on Jan. 19. The decisions were brought forward by SNEC\u2019s Community Committee. Councillor Alaina VanEvery, who chaired the meeting, focused on long-term infrastructure needs for Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services, including feasibility planning for fire stations and the purchase of a new pumper truck to replace aging equipment. SNEC approved a recommendation allowing Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services to proceed with a single-source bid to K.L. Martin and Associated Corp. to conduct an initial feasibility study and draft floor plans related to fire station… <\/p>\n

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Six Nations is purchasing three new trucks and look into renovating its fire stations. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) approved early planning work for future fire station development and moved ahead with the replacement of three frontline fire trucks during its General Finance meeting on Jan. 19. The decisions were brought forward by SNEC\u2019s Community Committee. Councillor Alaina VanEvery, who chaired the meeting, focused on long-term infrastructure needs for Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services, including feasibility planning for fire stations and the purchase of a new pumper truck to replace aging equipment. SNEC approved a recommendation allowing Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services to proceed with a single-source bid to K.L. Martin and Associated Corp. to conduct an initial feasibility study and draft floor plans related to fire station... <\/p>\n

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