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Commission hears plan to accelerate purchase of two fire engines at roughly $2.3 million
2516557 · March 5, 2025
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Summary
Fire chief and staff described an opportunity to acquire two nearly‑spec engines currently in production, which would replace decades‑old frontline apparatus and shorten delivery time from multiple years to months; funding sources and a partial funding plan were described.
Fire Chief Drew Newburn and city staff told commissioners the department has located two spec fire engines that could be delivered in about five to six months, instead of the typical 42–48 month factory lead time for custom builds.
Chief Newburn said…
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