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Commission approves bid for new 3,700‑gallon fire tender built locally, citing capacity and local-supplier advantages
Summary
After reviewing three bids, commissioners accepted a locally built tender (Black Diamond / WE Machine) that combines a certified tank and new Freightliner chassis; presenters said larger capacity and tactical features will improve rural firefighting operations.
The Duchesne County Commission voted Sept. 22 to accept a bid to replace an aging water tender used in county firefighting, favoring a locally produced option that presenters said offers larger capacity and useful tactical features.
An operations presenter described three options: a Sea Western 3,000‑gallon support tender with limited tactical features, a smaller Martin 2,000‑gallon support unit (with shorter lead time), and a Black Diamond/WE Machine…
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