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Hope Mills resumes multi‑year fire truck replacement, orders two apparatus at estimated $5.5M

Hope Mills Town Board · March 6, 2025
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The board authorized resuming a staggered fire truck replacement and approved ordering two apparatus (a pumper and a ladder) at a combined estimated cost of about $5.5 million; manufacturers estimate 36–45 month delivery and debt service would begin in FY2029 under the rotation plan.

Fire department leaders urged the board to restart a previously paused vehicle replacement cycle. Deputy and fire command staff described two priority replacements: a pumper (estimated ~$2 million) and a ladder truck (estimated ~$3.5 million). Manufacturers told staff lead times of about…

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