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Council approves purchase of 75-foot Sutphen aerial ladder truck for Middletown Fire Division
Summary
Council voted to buy a 75-foot Sutphen mid-mount aerial ladder (Quint) for $1,585,450.79 through the Sourcewell cooperative program; staff said lead time is 24–28 months and the vehicle will replace an aging pumper.
The Middletown City Council approved the purchase of a Sutphen heavy-duty 75-foot mid-mount aerial ladder truck (Quint) for the Fire Division on June 3, authorizing $1,585,450.79 for the purchase from Heritage Fire Equipment.
City staff said the 2013 pumper slated for replacement has exceeded replacement criteria and recommended acquiring a 75-foot aerial ladder to enhance rescue capability and provide redundancy to the department’s 2022 tower ladder. The staff report said build time for the apparatus is 24 to 28 months and rising industry costs prompted the city to lock in the price now through the Sourcewell cooperative procurement program.
Council then moved and seconded the purchase; a roll-call vote recorded all members present voting yes.
No amendments to the purchase were proposed at the meeting. Staff said the apparatus procurement is time-sensitive given expected price increases and a long manufacturer lead time; the city will remove the older apparatus from service when the new apparatus arrives and meets delivery and acceptance criteria.
