Chapleau's fire department was a key focus in this week's Council meeting.
Several fire department-related items were discussed Monday night, and Mayor Michael Levesque explains one was a purchase order for a replacement pump for pumper number three, financed by the Fire Department Reserve Fund.
Mayor Levesque notes Council also approved a change in the fire department ranks.
Mayor Levesque says Council was also advised of an increase in pay for firefighters.
In addition to the fire department-related items, Council also approved a $12,700 purchase order to replace the airport garage furnace, which was included in this year's capital budget.