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New Canaan commission hears union grievance over Engine 4; agrees to fuller vendor diagnosis
Summary
Commissioners heard a union-filed grievance raising safety concerns about Engine 4's pump and electrical systems, discussed prior informal repairs and insurance accounting, and agreed to pursue a full vendor diagnosis (including a $7,600 rewiring quote) before making a final repair or replacement decision.
The New Canaan Fire Commission on Tuesday took up a union grievance that alleges safety problems and delayed repairs for Engine 4, a reserve pumper that has been used for training and as a backup while other apparatus have been in repair.
Kevin, who provided a detailed timeline for the truck, said Engine 4 was the department's reserve rig and suffered cab damage on Nov. 13, 2024. He testified that the first documented pump issue was recorded in February 2025 and that he and colleague Ed Quarrel performed interim troubleshooting over the spring and summer that allowed the truck to enter pump during training. "Engine 4 was always... our reserve backup rig," Kevin said, and he described later pump testing that produced a derated rating and intermittent faults.
Commissioners weighed that…
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