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Fannin County approves $1.71 million purchase of Pierce 107-foot ladder truck
Summary
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to buy a Pierce aerial ladder truck for $1,709,479, using grant funds and county general-fund cash flow; staff said the vehicle’s features and delivery timing were critical to the recommendation.
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to purchase a Pierce 107-foot aerial ladder truck for $1,709,479 after a presentation from emergency-management and fire officials.
EMA Director Patrick Cook told the board the county had narrowed its options to two manufacturers and that staff and a group of current and former ladder-truck firefighters recommended the Pierce model because it offers a longer reach (107 feet vs. about 100 feet), higher tip load (750 pounds) and a number of safety and setup features. "We would recommend going with Pierce," Cook said.
Why it matters: county officials said the truck would replace a 1983 aerial apparatus and become the county's only aerial ladder apparatus. The purchase is tied to a federal/state grant the county has already secured; officials said the county…
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