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Council signs off on new pumper and ambulance purchases for Fire Department
Summary
The Fire Department recommended awarding two bids — a 1,500‑gpm pumper to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for $896,939 and a Type 1 ambulance to Northeast Rescue Vehicles for $386,545 — both to be funded from the city’s lease‑purchase account; councilors pressed on warranty terms, delivery timelines and fleet maintenance strategy.
The finance committee advanced awards for two major fire/EMS procurements on July 7 following presentations by Fire Chief Peter McMichael.
The department recommended Greenwood Emergency Vehicles (North Battleborough, MA) for a 1,500‑gpm pumper at a total package price of $896,939, including lights, sirens and lettering. Chief McMichael and councilors discussed warranty terms (general warranty cited as 1…
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