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Lewisburg approves purchase order to lock price for new fire apparatus with multi-year delivery timeline
Summary
The town approved issuing a purchase order to Atlantic Emergency Solutions to secure a custom 2029 Pearson Forza fire apparatus—estimated at about $1.45 million—with an expected delivery lead time of roughly 1,500–1,560 days (about 4.25–4.5 years). Council noted timing and ladder reach concerns linked to potential county building-height policy changes.
At the January 2026 town meeting, Lewisburg's council authorized issuing a purchase order (PO) to Atlantic Emergency Solutions to secure a new custom Pearson Forza fire apparatus. Fire Chief Fuller presented the quote and said the estimated apparatus cost is about $1,450,000 and the delivery lead time is estimated at 1,500 to 1,560 days (approximately 4.25–4.5 years). Chief Fuller said issuing the PO will lock the price and that no significant payment is required until delivery, though cancelling after issuing the PO could incur a penalty.
Council members asked whether the proposed apparatus matches regional practice and if growth projections justify the purchase. Chief Fuller said the department surveyed neighboring departments and attended industry demonstrations to select a truck suited to Lewisburg's mixed town and district service area. Council also discussed that the county has considered raising allowable building heights—potentially to 120 feet—which could increase the need for higher ladder capability; Chief Fuller noted current ladder reach limitations at locations such as the college.
The PO must be submitted by Jan. 31 to secure pricing, the chief said. Council approved the motion to issue the PO by voice vote.
Ending: Council approved issuing the PO and thanked the chief; staff will proceed with paperwork and schedule follow-up on financing and long-term equipment planning.
