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Fire chief recommends dyno test for Engine 1; possible $26,000 in-frame rebuild if over-pressurized
Summary
Fire Chief Irvin said mechanics advised a crank-case pressure (dyno) test for Engine 1 to determine whether failing seals can be repaired for about $6,000 or whether a more expensive in-frame rebuild near $26,000 is required. The department also reported hiring a certified firefighter and replacing part-time staff who failed fit-testing.
Fire Chief Irvin told the board the department recently discovered leaking seals on Engine 1 and that mechanics recommended a third-party dyno test to measure crank-case pressure before committing to seal replacement. If the test shows over-pressurization, the engine could require an in-frame rebuild with an estimated cost of about $26,000; if the test is negative, replacing seals would cost roughly $6,000.
Chief Irvin said the department is preparing for either outcome and will schedule the dyno test. He also reported the department rehired a certified firefighter whose first day coincided with the meeting and that three part-time personnel failed the department’s respirator fit test; those positions will be replaced by new hires.
No council action was required; the chief said the expense for seal replacement is within the department budget should the dyno test indicate that course of repair.
