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County approves $269,850 purchase of 2025 quick-attack fire unit
Summary
Commissioners approved purchase of a 2025 WiseFire quick-attack unit on a 2023 Ford F-550 chassis for Taos County Fire & Rescue for $269,850 plus a $1,000 cooperative fee; staff noted potential lead times for delivery.
Taos County approved the purchase of a 2025 WiseFire quick-attack unit to be mounted on a 2023 Ford F-550 chassis for its Fire & Rescue department at a total cost of $269,850 plus a $1,000 HGAC fee.
Purchasing staff explained the vehicle will be used for wildfire and response assignments and may also deploy when county personnel are contracted to assist outside jurisdictions. Staff noted delivery lead times can be long: "It could take almost a year," and said ambulances currently can take around 2.5 years because of parts and demand. Commissioners moved and approved the purchase on a unanimous roll call.
