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Fire department seeks long‑lead ladder truck, SCBA replacements; EMS revenue uncertain

Jamestown City Council (work session) · October 21, 2025
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Summary

Fire leadership described multi‑year lead times for a new ladder truck, phased replacement of SCBA bottles, and capital needs for a maintenance truck; EMS transport revenue projections were presented but noted as variable.

Speaker 5, presenting the fire department review, described capital and equipment priorities for 2026. The department removed a ladder‑truck capital line from the current draft after earlier discussions; Speaker 5 said procuring a ladder truck can take 36–39 months from specification to delivery and that priority decisions hinge on grant availability and program guidance. "So…

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