Lamont fire corrections

Errors in last week’s Gazette article about the controversy surrounding fire protection in Lamont were brought to our attention this week. Fire Commissioner Chet Swift reported the department used two tanker trucks and four fire trucks to put out a shed fire at the John Courneya residence. The article mentioned only one tanker truck. Swift also said the district purchased its new pumper truck before receiving letters from Mayor Steve Lacy and the town’s attorney. The report said the truck was purchased after receipt of the letters.