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Council sees electric pumper demonstration; staff to evaluate costs and station conversion needs
Summary
Council members and the fire chief toured an electric-diesel hybrid pumper (parallel system) at a vendor demonstration. Staff said the apparatus can run largely on electric power, may cut fuel and maintenance costs, and would require station electrical upgrades and a longer lead time than traditional pumpers.
Pepper Pike officials reported on a vendor demonstration of an electric-capable fire pumper at a recent vehicle “rodeo,” describing potential environmental, noise and operational benefits and asking staff to evaluate life‑cycle costs before a future replacement decision.
Fire Chief John Fraser and other staff assessed a…
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