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West Valley City considers purchase of two $1 million fire engines; chiefs cite age and parts shortages
Summary
Fire Chief Evans asked the council to authorize ordering two Pierce fire engines via the HGAC contract. He said delivery is nearly three years out, each engine costs approximately $1,000,000, and aging reserve apparatus and parts shortages are driving the request; councilors asked about tighter turning radiuses and the possibility of a tiller truck in future purchases.
Fire Chief Evans told the council the department is requesting authorization to purchase two new Pierce fire engines under the HGAC cooperative contract. He said lead times make delivery nearly three years out and that buying now freezes price increases that typically…
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