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Ashland moves ahead with purchase of Sudfin fire engine after on-duty damage to existing apparatus
Summary
Commissioners approved first reading of a purchase and lease-purchase for a Sudfin heavy-stock fire engine after the department lost an engine in an accident; staff said the truck will provide reserve capacity and avoid costly short-term leasing.
The Ashland Board of City Commissioners on June 26 approved first reading for the purchase of a Sudfin heavy-stock fire engine and a related lease-purchase proposal after the department lost an engine in an accident earlier in May.
Fire personnel told the commission the damaged engine is being repaired and that without the purchased vehicle the department lacks a viable reserve apparatus. The vehicle on…
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