Ferron fire chief says 32-year-old extrication power unit failed; provides $42K–$48K replacement estimates
Fire Chief Randy Canton reported a failure of a 32-year-old hydraulic power unit and presented replacement options — a $42,000 hydraulic system or modern battery-powered 'e-tool' sets priced roughly $45,000–$48,000 — and asked council to consider funding. Canton will supply formal quotes for council action.
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Ferron Fire Chief Randy Canton told the City Council that a 32‑year‑old hydraulic power unit failed during a recent response and that replacement parts for the department's dual‑line system are no longer manufactured. He said the city relied on mutual aid to finish the call and that the department fired the old unit several times afterward to diagnose the problem.
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