Reedley Fire Department Receives $450,000 in State Funding for Rescue Truck

REEDLEY, FRESNO COUNTY — November 6, 2026. Reedley’s Fire Department has secured $450,000 in state funding toward a replacement Rescue Squad vehicle. State Senator Anna Caballero visited the Reedley fire station on Thursday, November 5, for a ceremonial check presentation with city officials and firefighters, according to Mid Valley Times’ November 6 reporting.

Why the truck is needed

The department’s previous Rescue Squad vehicle dated to 2008 and broke down in 2025, despite having undergone an earlier engine replacement. Fire Chief Michael Canales said rescue trucks are used on a large share of daily emergency calls. Smaller rescue apparatus can carry personnel and equipment while allowing the department to preserve larger fire engines for calls that specifically require them.

What does $450,000 cover?

City officials said the replacement would otherwise represent a substantial portion of the department’s approximately $1.5 million annual budget. The state allocation should help relieve pressure on local funds. The grant announcement does not mean the new truck has already been purchased, delivered or placed into service. Residents should look for the city’s procurement and deployment updates to confirm the timeline.

Beyond city limits

Reedley firefighters also assist with wildland fire responses, so equipment readiness can benefit mutual-aid work beyond the city’s streets. The department’s broader vehicle fleet includes engines, a brush engine, water-rescue equipment and boats associated with Kings River operations.

Caballero secured a separate $500,000 allocation for Reedley police facilities in the prior year, according to the local reporting. City officials emphasized the importance of preserving public-safety capacity as Reedley’s needs grow.

Source: Mid Valley Times, Alexa Vazquez, November 6, 2026. This story reports an announced state allocation; procurement and operational status require separate confirmation.

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