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Longview approves roughly $8.44 million purchase of fire apparatus including a 107‑foot mid‑mount ladder
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to execute documents to purchase a mid‑mount platform and several fire engines from Pierce for about $8.436 million; Chief Greg Grimes said the mid‑mount ladder extends to 107 feet and the purchase is part of a planned replacement program.
Longview City Council approved a resolution on Nov. 13 directing the city manager to execute documents to purchase several pieces of fire apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing, including a mid‑mount platform (ladder) and a rescue engine, at a combined total of approximately $8,436,004.78.
Fire Chief Greg Grimes described the equipment and procurement. Council members asked technical questions about the mid‑mount configuration and maximum extension; Chief Grimes said the ladder extends to about 107 feet. The purchase motion passed by voice vote.
