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Jackson board approves purchase of new Pierce fire engine, not to exceed $1.31 million
Summary
The Village Board approved a contract with Pierce Manufacturing to replace Engine 1261 (2005) with a new engine, authorizing a not-to-exceed price of $1,309,907 after a multi-year review by a departmental committee.
The Village of Jackson Village Board on March 11 approved a contract with Pierce Manufacturing to build a replacement for Fire Engine 1261 (a 2005 Pierce engine), authorizing staff to enter a contract not to exceed $1,309,907. The motion, made by Trustee Emerick and seconded by Trustee Kripke, passed on a voice vote; members answered “aye” and the motion carried.
Village officials said the replacement follows a multi-year review by a truck committee that evaluated chassis corrosion, hose‑bed ergonomics, pump and foam systems, and serviceability. Battalion Chief Lam, who led the committee presentation, summarized the process: "this has been a process," noting the group had compared recent deliveries from three manufacturers and vetted core values for the new apparatus.
Why it matters: the board heard that the 2005 engine shows frame‑rail corrosion and other age‑related issues and remains a primary response apparatus for structure fires, mutual‑aid calls…
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