Highgate fire staff seek permanent spaces near hydrant, consider bidding replacement engine
Fire representatives reported an aging engine, plans to bid for a replacement after minor modifications, and a safety need to remove 2–3 parking spaces near a hydrant so tankers can use hard-suction hose; staff said they need at least three spaces and recommended signage and enforcement.
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Fire staff told the board the department's old engine is no longer reliable and that the new replacement engine should arrive within weeks once tire chains and wiring modifications are completed; they recommended putting the old truck on a disposal list and creating a modest budget if the town elects to retain it for display or historic value.
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