Nevada fire chief presents ladder‑truck replacement options after repeated breakdowns

Jan 27, 2026

Fire Chief McKlintic told the Jan. 27 special session that the ladder truck bought in 2023 has cost $313,935 including repairs and has been out of service about one‑third of the time, prompting mutual aid; the chief presented four purchase options and staff will return with financing details.

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At the Jan. 27 work session, Fire Chief McKlintic told the Nevada City Council the department's ladder truck, purchased in 2023, has required extensive repairs and has been unavailable roughly one‑third of the time.

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