Correction

In the previous edition of the Breckenridge American, some information we gave regarding the new firetruck acquired by the Breckenridge Fire Department was incorrect.

In our story on the city commissioners meeting, we stated the department obtained their new pumper by selling one of their Class A firetrucks and paid $10,000 in the difference for their new one, along with $54,777 for the equipment that would come with it.

This was incorrect, as while the ladder truck can carry $54,777 worth of equipment, the city only had to purchase $4,000 worth of new equipment due to the department already having most of the equipment necessary. It’s also worth mentioning the truck they sold went for $65,000, while the truck they purchased was $75,000, net-costing the city $10,000.

We also incorrectly stated this type of truck would go for between $75,000 and $100,000. A new ladder truck typically ranges between $584,000 and $784,000, Fire Chief Calvin Chaney stated.

Lastly, some information left out of the article included why the truck was needed by the department. Chaney stated the Insurance Safety Office requires the department to have a QUINT, which is how this ladder truck is classified. This means the truck has a pump, tank, hose, ground ladders and an aerial water way. This is required because the city of Breckenridge has nine buildings that are three or more stories.

The Breckenridge American regrets the errors and apologizes to the fire department, the city and our readers.