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Fire chief opts to refurbish older engine to extend service life, cites replacement cost and lead time
Summary
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix reported the department sent an older engine for pump and frame-rail work and recertification, choosing refurbishment as more cost-efficient than buying a new engine that costs over $1 million and can take about 2½ years to deliver.
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix told the council the department sent an older engine to Atlantic Equipment and Apparatus Sales for pump and frame-rail work and recertification. The chief said buying a new fire engine costs more than $1 million and can take roughly 2½ years for delivery, so refurbishing the existing engine is expected to provide another 10–15 years of service.
Chief Haddix said appraisals for selling the engine were too low, making refurbishment the most cost-efficient option to maintain apparatus while the department continues to evaluate long-term replacements for aging vehicles. Councilors did not question the approach during the meeting and accepted the chief's report.
