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Dayton council votes to cancel aerial ladder order, asks staff to seek used alternatives and keep engine/tender purchase
Summary
After extensive debate about operational need, costs and tax impacts, the council voted 4–1 to cancel the planned new aerial ladder truck order and directed staff to look for used equipment while maintaining the engine/tender purchase already paid for in part.
The Dayton City Council voted 4–1 on Dec. 9 to cancel a previously authorized order for a new aerial ladder truck from McQueen Emergency, after a lengthy discussion about operational need, escalating costs and tax impacts.
Fire leadership told the council the city lacks a municipal aerial ladder and that nearby mutual‑aid partners have provided ladder capability in past incidents.…
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