Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Terrell approves overhaul of ladder truck engine after shop inspection finds extra damage

6429667 · October 22, 2025
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

The council authorized up to $61,020.88 to repair the fire department’s 2017 Smeal ladder truck after technicians discovered additional internal engine damage while performing work on a leaking seal.

The Terrell City Council on Oct. 21 approved repairs to the fire department’s 2017 Smeal ladder truck after a shop inspection found damage beyond a planned seal replacement.

Fire Chief Shane Lacroix and Battalion Chief Aaron Castle told the council the truck was initially brought in for an oil leak and alternator issues. After the alternator and batteries were serviced, Cummins technicians disassembled portions of the…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans