JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Fire Chief Jim Reuther requested additional funding to ensure the soon-to-be built rescue fire truck met the department’s needs.

In August, the Jamestown Police & Fire Committee approved a guarantee purchase price for a new truck. The guarantee price was $585,264, but Chief Reuther says some additions have increased the price.

Reuther says the additional expense will create slide out drawers from the passenger side to the driver’s side. This would give the department the ability to maximize storage space inside the truck.

The additional cost of $18,967 would be needed to complete the request.

The completely built rescue truck would be available to the city by the end of 2024.

The committee unanimously approved the additional cost. Councilmember Dave Schloegel was not present.