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Nacogdoches council approves $950,000 purchase of replacement Type 1 fire engine
Summary
The Nacogdoches City Council unanimously authorized purchase of a 2026 Spartan S180 Type 1 fire apparatus for $950,000 to replace a 1997 unit, citing parts‑availability problems and NFPA guidance on lifecycle replacement; financing is from the adopted 2526 capital replacement budget with partial offsets from TFAS reimbursements.
The Nacogdoches City Council on Feb. 17 authorized the purchase of a 2026 Spartan S180 Type 1 fire engine for $950,000 to replace a 1997 reserve apparatus.
Mike Brown, the city’s fire chief, told the council the 1997 truck has reached the end of a practical service life and that “The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacement at 25 years for any apparatus.” He said parts availability for the older unit has become a recurring problem that…
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