Nederland, CO (March 2023) – Nederland Fire Protection District announces the acquisition of a new Pierce Saber 4X4 pumper fire truck. The new apparatus will replace a 27-year-old engine as the first step in the district’s new Vehicle Replacement Plan. The plan involves replacing thirteen vehicles in the district’s fleet over the next eighteen years. The truck was purchased from Front Range Fire Apparatus, and financing was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.
“Working with Government Capital was truly a blessing to this district,” stated Mike Scott, Fire Chief, Nederland Fire Protection District. “They provided the pathway we needed to begin this project as well as a smooth and complete process to finance this first truck.”
“Congratulations to Chief Scott and the Nederland Fire Protection District Board on completing the first step in your Vehicle Replacement Program,” commented Cody Thomas, Municipal Finance Specialist, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Colorado fire districts to help achieve their goals and objectives.”
About Nederland Fire Protection District
The Nederland Fire Protection District serves 56 square miles in the Colorado Rockies northwest of the Denver area. The team answers a wide range of calls from Emergency Medical Services to backcountry rescue to wildland fires. The district also provides fire safety education to over 200 children every year. To learn more about Nederland FPD, visit www.nfpd.org.
About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $5 billion in Colorado and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.
