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Duncanville council authorizes $2.33 million Quint fire apparatus purchase
Summary
The council approved purchase of a Spartan Quint apparatus—$2,333,528 including contingencies—to replace a 2007 vehicle and move a 2017 unit to reserve status; the Quint combines engine and aerial capabilities useful for larger occupancies.
The Duncanville City Council voted unanimously to authorize purchase of a Spartan Quint fire apparatus through the Sourcewell cooperative for a total expenditure of $2,333,528, including a contingency fund. The fire chief described the Quint as a combination engine and ladder vehicle with a 500‑gallon tank, a 1,500‑gpm pump and a 107‑foot aerial ladder that provides capabilities not available on the current frontline apparatus.
The chief said delivery times for fire apparatus have lengthened since the COVID period and estimated a 16‑month build timeline for this vehicle; councilmembers asked about lead times and service life. The purchase will replace a 2007 Quint and move the 2017 frontline apparatus into reserve status as part of a plan to maintain a 20‑year service expectation for new vehicles. "Fire trucks are expensive," the chief said in presenting the item, providing the council with the cost and build‑timeline context prior to the unanimous approval.
