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Brownstown asks for $1.48 million to buy ladder truck to maintain regional fire readiness
Summary
Brownstown Township fire officials requested about $1.48 million (low bid) plus $70,000 in equipment to replace a 26‑year‑old ladder truck; officials said the apparatus is crucial for multifamily and commercial structure response and to sustain Downriver mutual aid coverage.
Brownstown Township officials told the appropriations subcommittee they need state support to replace aging fire apparatus after selling an unreliable ladder truck and auctioning a backup engine.
"This year, we made a difficult decision to sell our aging ladder truck, due to reliability concerns and skyrocketing maintenance costs,"…
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