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Lakewood Fire Chief outlines 2028 fire engine purchase, cites price rises and long build times
Summary
Fire Chief Fairbanks briefed council on a planned 2028 replacement for Engine 4, presenting vendor quotes, lifecycle rationale and supply-chain concerns including long build times and a consolidated market.
Fire Chief Fairbanks told the Lakewood Public Safety Committee and City Council on Oct. 20 that the city intends to replace Engine 4 in the 2028 capital plan and that the department faces higher prices and long vendor build times for new apparatus.
Fairbanks said Engine 4 was purchased in February 2005, pumps 1,500 gallons per minute and carries a 500-gallon water tank. He described a 25-year municipal life-cycle standard endorsed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): "They recommend that each vehicle spends 15 years in frontline service and 10 years in reserve service," Fairbanks said, adding that Engine 4 was refurbished during the COVID period to extend its life.
The fire department requested a $1.5 million capital budget placeholder for 2028. Fairbanks presented three manufacturer quotes that he said were…
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