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Portsmouth Council unanimously approves $2.5M bond for ladder fire apparatus after discussion on lead times and traffic-calming compatibility
Summary
Portsmouth City Council approved a $2.5 million appropriation and bond authorization to purchase a ladder fire apparatus, citing industry lead times of 41–60 months and the desire to lock pricing; a public commenter urged that future trucks be compatible with speed cushions.
Portsmouth — The Portsmouth City Council on Oct. 20 adopted a resolution authorizing up to $2,500,000 in bonds or notes to buy a ladder fire apparatus, saying long industry lead times made early ordering prudent.
"Right now, the current lead time for fire apparatus of this type is anywhere from 41 to 60 months," Fire Chief Bill McClellan told the council, urging the city to move up procurement to shorten delivery and lock a price. Chief McClellan described the vehicle as a…
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