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Albany commission rescinds small ARFF order, approves purchase of two larger Oshkosh aircraft fire trucks
Summary
After FAA guidance changed, the commission rescinded a prior order for a smaller aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) truck and approved buying two larger Oshkosh Stryker units; the first unit is expected to be 95% FAA‑grant funded, leaving the city responsible for roughly $81,750 on that unit.
The Albany City Commission voted Nov. 25 to cancel a previously ordered smaller aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) truck and instead authorize purchase of two larger Oshkosh Stryker ARFF vehicles to match the city's existing fleet.
Staff explained the change resulted from shifting Federal Aviation Administration guidance. "We entered into this contract to buy an ARFF truck … they would not allow us to buy the same size that we currently have,…
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