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Fire chief outlines ladder-truck replacement plan, seeks grant and build commitment
Summary
Fire Chief Ryan Muk briefed the committee on replacing the department's 1995 ladder truck, described vendor comparisons and warranties, said the FEMA AFG application could cover up to half the cost (grant max $1 million) and asked the council for direction to enter a build contract if grant outcome allows.
Fire Chief Ryan Muk told the committee the department is planning to replace its 1995 ladder truck and is waiting on a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant to determine final financing. He recounted maintenance and testing that extended the truck's service life and said National Fire Protection Association guidance generally cites 25 years while Fergus Falls historically…
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