Macomb authorizes $80,971.53 emergency engine replacement for Fire Department engine 3

Sep 8, 2026

The council approved an emergency purchase of a replacement engine for Fire Department engine #3 after staff reported a cracked cylinder head and ongoing overheating; Cummins' quote, tax-exempt adjustments and a tow resulted in a total of $80,971.53 and a 3–4 week replacement lead time.

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The City Council approved an emergency purchase to replace a cracked engine in Fire Department engine #3 after the apparatus experienced a heater-hose failure and subsequent overheating that damaged the cylinder head.

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