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Fire captain says pumper from 1989 needs replacement; council considers funding in 2026 plan
Summary
Fire leadership told council the current pumper dates from 1989 and estimated replacement costs of about $850,000–$900,000; council conducted a straw poll to include a new pumper in the 2026 capital plan.
Fire Captain Nixon and Fire Chief Cummings described the department's pumper as nearly 40 years old and nearing the end of reliable service; Captain Nixon said the apparatus would remain in service only until a replacement arrived.
Captain Nixon told council that a realistic replacement cost was now "closer to $850,000–$900,000," revising earlier $700,000 estimates, and urged including a replacement in the capital plan. Council President Bucci ran a straw poll on adding the pumper to the 2026 plan; members present voted in favor, though Councilmen Polistina and Smith said their support was conditional. CFO Stollenwerk noted adding the pumper to the five-year plan would represent about 22% of planned five-year spending.
