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Scofield council authorizes ongoing repairs for pumper trucks; injectors and preventive maintenance discussed
Summary
Council approved continuing repairs on pumper trucks, including clutch repair for pumper No. 3 and potential fuel-injector work; councilmembers discussed costs and preventive diesel treatment to protect injectors.
The Scofield Town Council moved on July 14 to continue repairs on the town's pumper trucks so equipment remains operational for fire responses and for revenue-generating work tied to mining operations.
Council discussion identified pumper No. 3 as being in the shop for a clutch repair and possibly needing fuel injectors; pumper No. 2 may need further electrical work to clear a fault code. Staff and council estimated injector replacement could run roughly $1,200 per injector and noted the truck has six injectors, so parts alone could be in the multiple-thousand-dollar range plus labor. Council members said doing all injectors while the truck was in the shop would limit return visits.
A motion to continue moving forward with repairs for pumper Nos. 2 and 3 "when needed so that we can keep those operational" passed by voice vote.
Fire personnel also recommended preventive fuel treatment to cut injector wear. A resident or staff member recommended a diesel treatment product (Hotshot C recommended by one speaker) to reduce injector and fuel-system issues.
Why this matters: The pumper trucks are essential for local fire response and are also used in contract work; keeping them operational preserves public safety and a revenue stream. Repair costs could reach several thousand dollars per truck depending on parts and labor.
Ending: Council approved ongoing repairs; staff will manage shop work orders and return cost estimates if larger expenditures are required.
