Slatington Fire Department Chief Ron Hausman said at the council meeting in November that the fire department will need to replace trucks in the future.

“Our fleet is aging,” he said. Repairing the vehicles becomes more of a challenge every year.

Hausman said the fire station is also going to need some renovation. It hasn’t been renovated since 1985.

He said the borough has been great in helping to take care of issues that crop up, such as issues with the hot water, a bee problem, and lights that needed to be repaired.

“You guys really stepped up really quickly and repaired all our issues, which I’m glad for that,” Hausman said.

He suggested that the council increase the fire tax by .25%.

“I know it’s asking a lot but unfortunately that needs to be done,” he said.

Hausman said he plans to look for ways to make cuts in their budget and pursue grants, as well.

Hausman also said the department’s firefighters have earned numerous certifications recently.

Eight people earned core certifications, one passed the Bucks County Fire Academy Light Burn training, 13 earned other firefighter certifications, and 16 completed self-contained breathing apparatus training.