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Decatur approves electric fire pumper purchase, cites health and emissions benefits
Summary
The Decatur City Commission approved purchase of an electric fire pumper from Pierce Manufacturing for up to $2,598,440 after staff concluded Pierce could deliver in 18 months; staff cited reduced diesel exhaust exposure for firefighters, lower greenhouse-gas emissions, and a plan to install high‑power charging at Fire Station 2.
The Decatur City Commission on April 21 voted to purchase an electric fire pumper from Pierce Manufacturing in an amount not to exceed $2,598,440 to replace a 2013 Sutphin pumper.
Chief Washington told commissioners that the recommendation advances the city’s Clean Energy Plan and will reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and firefighters’ exposure to diesel exhaust. Two electric apparatus bids were received in December: Pierce…
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