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