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Fire chief presents ladder-truck replacement plan; committee okays vendor outreach
Summary
Interim Fire Chief Jason Martin presented a plan to replace a 1998 ladder truck with a 2025-or-newer chassis anticipated in fiscal 2026-27 for $1,443,000; the public safety committee unanimously voted to have staff explore vendor options and the longevity of a vinyl wrap.
Interim Fire Chief Jason Martin told the Carthage City Council public safety committee on Feb. 25 that the department needs to replace a 1998 ladder truck and recommended purchasing a 2025-or-newer custom-chassis ladder truck as a primary aerial unit.
Martin said the vehicle he found would cost $1,443,000 after adding a vinyl wrap in Carthage’s colors, tools, ground equipment and hose. That…
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