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Board approves $400,000 plan to refurbish aging fire engines rather than buy a new rescue/ladder unit
Renewal Board of Public Works and Safety · February 18, 2026
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Summary
The Fire Chief proposed using nonreverting funds to refurbish older engines (estimated about $400,000) to extend fleet life amid delivery delays for new apparatus; the board approved the plan and asked for final sale-price reporting for retired units.
The Renewal Board approved a plan to direct nonreverting funds toward refurbishment of the city’s older fire engines rather than purchase a new combined rescue/ladder truck.
The Fire Chief said the city currently operates a 2018 heavy rescue unit and several…
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