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Atascadero council authorizes purchase of new Type 1 fire engine

Atascadero City Council / Atascadero Public Finance Authority · January 28, 2026
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The Atascadero City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute a $1,277,000 contract with South Coast Fire Equipment to purchase a Pierce Type 1 fire engine, replacing a 2005 unit and maintaining a three‑engine fleet with one reserve.

The Atascadero City Council on a unanimous vote authorized the city manager to sign a $1,277,000 contract with South Coast Fire Equipment to purchase a Pierce Type 1 fire engine.

Fire Chief Bryson told the council the new apparatus is a Pierce Ultimate configuration built on an Enforcer chassis, with a 2,000‑gallon‑per‑minute pump, 500 gallons of water and 25 gallons of foam. He said the engine will serve as a first‑out daily apparatus carrying medical,…

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