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Council approves fire command vehicle retrofit and estimates for Engine 96 repairs

Jenkintown Borough Council · September 30, 2024
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Summary

Council authorized work to retrofit and repaint a Ford Explorer interceptor for fire command use and approved the fire chief's authorization to obtain repair estimates for Engine 96 (Spartan pumper). Both motions passed unanimously.

Council authorized the borough manager to continue working with the fire chief to finalize quotes and proceed with the retrofit and paint of a Ford Explorer interceptor for use as a fire command vehicle. Members said the addition would be a positive upgrade for the fire chief’s response capability.

Separately, council authorized Fire Chief Lynch to obtain estimates for repairs to Jaytown Fire Department Engine 96, a Spartan pumper. Both actions were seconded and approved by unanimous vote.

Councilers asked staff to provide estimates and quotes as they become available so the borough can proceed with repairs and any subsequent procurement.

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