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Payson council approves purchase of refurbished 2008 Pierce 75-foot ladder truck

Town of Payson Common Council · January 14, 2026
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After presentations from fire captains and public comment, the council voted 7–0 to purchase a refurbished 2008 Pierce 75-foot ladder truck as an interim solution to address near-term fire response needs while a new truck is on order for the longer term.

The Payson Town Council voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to purchase a refurbished 2008 Pierce 75-foot ladder truck to bolster the town’s fire response capabilities while a new truck ordered earlier remains years from delivery.

Fire Department representatives described a long-standing need for ladder capability dating to 2002 and recent reliance on neighboring districts. Captain Chad Ritchie recounted the department’s equipment history and said…

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