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Monroeville fire chiefs outline $7–8 million fleet replacement plan, urge council review before next contract
Summary
Local fire chiefs presented a fleet replacement proposal for five frontline vehicles, citing NFPA 1901 service-life guidance, extended vendor lead times, and potential savings through a cooperative purchasing program; council did not vote and asked managers and chiefs to coordinate for the next five-year agreement.
Monroeville fire chiefs on Sept. 2 urged council to consider replacing five frontline apparatus over coming years, saying older vehicles are costing more to maintain and long vendor lead times mean decisions must start now.
At a citizens-night presentation, chiefs identified five apparatus — described in the packet and presentation as a quint and four engines/trucks — and cited the National Fire Protection Association standard for automotive fire apparatus (NFPA 1901), which recommends frontline fire apparatus remain in first-line service for about 15 years. "Older fire trucks typically require more frequent and costly repairs," one chief said, adding that vehicles out of service "slow down the…
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