By Justin Creech

TRENTON -- The town will help buy a new hose for the fire department, which will drastically improve Trenton's current state in fighting fires, said Councilman Darrell Egan.

"For everybody's protection, I would strongly advocate getting a new hose," volunteer firefighter Richard Allsop told the Town Council Tuesday night. "This line might be a savior for somebody."

While fighting a fire last month, firefighter Lance Kingston said the fire department found areas they need to improve. He said they ran out of water three times. They also had to lay out hose for one-half mile to a hydrant, where a Trenton fire truck and a Richmond unit had to pump together to get enough water pressure to fight the fire. Kingston said the town's fire hydrants are too far apart, which poses a safety concern.

"We don't have the fire protection we need. There is a problem with that, big time," Kingston said. "Our homes are in big danger."

Councilman David Davis said the new water line will fix that problem, but it has yet to commence. It will be about three years before that multimillion dollar project will be completed, he said.

With these concerns and issues, the council voted to pay $2,000 to buy part of a new firehose. Kingston said the fire department needs a 1,000-foot hose, 5 inches around. He said this hose will comfort many citizens because it will produce more water pressure, and will allow the firefighters more time to rescue people from structures on fire.

The current way Trenton fights fires is not safe at all, Kingston said. "The thing that scares me [is] if someone gets hurt, or a house goes up, the town is liable."

The council also received good news from Certified Public Accountant Steven Misener. Trenton has more cash than debt, and therefore it is debt-free, Misener said.

Misener's report brought thanks from the council. "Thanks to Steve for doing this service," Mayor Spackman said. "We have to really appreciate Steve and the fine job he does with our audit."

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