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Council approves purchase of new fire engine; chief says 1998 engine is beyond NFPA replacement guidance
Summary
Council authorized purchase of a new Pierce fire engine through cooperative contract for up to $1,142,996.43; Fire Chief Chad Russell said the 1998 engine is 27 years old and no longer reliable for calls.
The City Council voted 5-0 to authorize the acquisition of a new fire engine and associated loose equipment through Conrad Fire Equipment/Pierce Manufacturing in an amount not to exceed $1,142,996.43.
Fire Chief Chad Russell told council the apparatus being replaced is a 1998 Central States engine that is 27 years old. He cited National Fire Protection Association guidance that apparatus older than 15…
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