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Turlock approves $2.37 million purchase of new ladder truck; staffing and lead times discussed
Summary
Council approved purchase of a Pierce 107‑foot tractor‑drawn aerial apparatus (prepayment option $2,368,699) to replace 25‑year‑old Truck 32; chief said national lead times are long (44–47 months) but prepayment could reduce turnaround, and council discussed staffing and useful life.
The council approved purchase of a Pierce 107‑foot tractor‑drawn aerial apparatus (a 'quint' / tiller configuration) to replace aging Truck 32. The recommended prepayment option totaled $2,368,699 and staff said sufficient funding exists in the Fire Department vehicle replacement fund (Fund 506).
The fire chief explained the operational advantages of a tractor‑drawn…
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