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Commission reviews multi‑year apparatus plan, to ask Board of Finance for $1.5 million to replace engine
Summary
Presenters laid out a 15–20 year fleet plan that targets replacement of first‑line engines on a roughly 10‑year cycle, proposes a $1.5 million financing request to begin replacement of Engine 7, and debated refurbishing the tanker vs. buying new amid concerns about electrical and grounding problems.
Commissioners heard a multi‑year apparatus maintenance and replacement plan and discussed near‑term funding options during the fleet status report.
The presenter said the plan targets a roughly 10‑year first‑line service for engines (with NFPA guidance noted for longer service life) and recommended starting the replacement process for Engine 7 by asking the Board of Finance to secure financing. "That ask is going to be for $1.5 million, for replacement of the first…
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