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Council preview: Wichita to seek funding for aerial trucks, radios and breathing apparatus; chief says 36–48 month lead time
Summary
City staff told the council the April 8 agenda will include requests to buy two aerial platform trucks and other fire equipment, with procurement timelines of roughly three to four years, plus design contracts for capital projects including a Southwest fire station design.
City staff previewed public-safety capital requests slated for the April 8 Wichita City Council meeting, including funding to purchase two aerial platform trucks and other fire equipment and design agreements for several capital improvement projects.
During the preview, Fire Chief Snow said the lead time for new apparatus is lengthy: "48 months is what they're saying. 36 to 48 months, depending on…
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