Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — One of the 19 points a consultant suggested for the city of Spencer’s flood response plan was a new fire boat. Fire Chief Jesse Coulsen says the department was already working at purchasing a craft that would perform better on city streets.

In fact, Coulsen says, the city is getting two new watercrafts.

And – the boats are being purchased with donated funds.

Coulsen says the boats should be put into service this week with training starting immediately.