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Monett unveils new $658,000 fire engine to serve south side
Summary
Monett presented a 2027 Pierce Freightliner fire engine (Engine No. 2) that will be based on the south side; the presenter said the truck carries 500 gallons of water, 20 gallons of foam and a 1,250 gpm pump and cost about $658,000.
A presenter at a city ceremony introduced a 2027 Pierce Freightliner fire engine that will be based on Monett's south side and described the truck's capabilities and cost.
The presenter said the engine, identified in the remarks as "engine number 2," carries 500 gallons of water, 20 gallons of foam and is equipped with a 1,250-gallon-per-minute pump. "a brand new 2027 Pierce Freightliner engine number 2 that would be housed here to serve the South side of the city," the presenter said, describing where the vehicle will be stationed.
The presenter framed the occasion as part of a long-standing department tradition, noting the "push-in" ceremony dates to the days of horse-drawn apparatus. On cost, the presenter said, "This truck cost about $658,000 that the city invested in public safety for the citizens." The remarks indicated the purchase is an investment in equipment to protect lives and property in Monett and surrounding communities.
No motions, votes or additional actions were reported during the ceremony; the presentation focused on the new engine's specifications, intended service area and the city's stated investment in public safety.
