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Fire chief opts to refurbish aging engine to extend service life
Summary
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix reported the department sent an older engine for pump and frame-rail work and recertification; refurbishing will extend service 10–15 years and is more cost-efficient than buying a new engine, which can cost over $1 million.
The fire department sent one of its older engines to Atlantic Equipment and Apparatus Sales for pump and frame-rail repairs and recertification. Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix told council that refurbishing the apparatus will extend its service life by about 10–15 years and is a more cost-efficient option than purchasing a new engine, which costs over $1 million and requires roughly 2½ years to build.
Chief Haddix said initial thoughts included selling the older engine, but appraisals were too low and refurbishment was the most cost-effective interim solution while the department continues to evaluate replacement options for apparatus that are more than two decades old.
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