Albany County Fire District 1 holds special meeting on apparatus RFPs

Albany County Fire District 1 convened a special board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, to consider responses to requests for proposals for tenders and fire trucks, a move that could shape equipment availability and response capability across the county.

"Albany County Fire District 1 special meeting. The Albany County Fire District 1 Board will hold a special meeting on Wed January 14, 2026 for the specific purpose of discussing and awarding tender and truck RFP responses. The meeting will start at 8:00 AM at ACFD1 North Station, 4387 N. 3rd St, Laramie, WY. The public is invited to attend." The board met at the ACFD1 North Station at 4387 N. 3rd St. beginning at 8:00 a.m., with the public invited to observe deliberations. The district’s online materials for the meeting include an agenda and draft minutes, and the site lists further meeting logistics, grant and training opportunities, and contact information for public participation.

The procurement and potential awarding of tenders and trucks is material to residents because apparatus purchases directly influence how quickly and effectively ACFD1 can respond to structure, wildland and mutual-aid incidents. Decisions on vehicle type, configuration and vendor selection also carry budgetary implications for the district and taxpayers, and may be tied to grant opportunities noted in the district’s news and information section.

While the notice announced the purpose of the meeting and provided access to supporting documents, the district also listed its regular January board meeting for Jan. 21, 2026, and noted executive session details. Residents seeking clarity on whether contracts were finalized or how awards will be funded were directed to the posted agenda and draft minutes for specifics on motions and votes.

Apparatus procurement is shaped by local needs and broader supply chain factors, from chassis availability to lead times for custom bodies. For rural and semi-rural communities such as Laramie and the greater Albany County area, timely replacement or augmentation of water tenders and engines can be the difference in preserving homes and grazing lands during a fast-moving fire season. The district’s mention of training and grant opportunities underscores ongoing efforts to align equipment acquisition with funding and personnel readiness.

For now, the special meeting confirmed the board’s focus on fleet capability and fiscal stewardship. Interested residents can review the posted meeting documents and monitor the Jan. 21 board meeting for follow-up action and any finalized awards; those engaged in fire safety and local budgeting will want to track how awarded contracts translate into service and readiness on the street.