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City approves purchase of 2 fire engines
FAIRFIELD — The city will replace two aging fire engines for a cost of $1.1 million.
The Fairfield City Council voted 4-0 to purchase two Type 1 engines using money set aside in the vehicle replacement fund. Councilman John Mraz did not attend the meeting.
The item also included $40,000 to pay for equipment and tools needed on the engines.
Fire Chief Vince Webster explained to the council that the trucks are over the suggested mileage and shelf life as recommended by federal standards. He said the two engines need to be replaced to assure one doesn’t break down during an emergency situation.
City Manager Sean Quinn echoed those comments and said Fairfield is using its vehicles longer than most cities and at some point the cost of maintenance becomes more than purchasing a new vehicle.
Type 1 engines are described as front-line structural firefighting engines that hold up to 500 gallons. When replaced, the two engines would be put into reserve for five years, according to reports.
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RichFebruary 06, 2013 - 10:19 am
Oh goody! A fresh bottle of tax liquor for the mindless spenda-holics down at city ''haul''. Those new expensive fire trucks will now stop the pepperbelly's fire.
Reply |JudyFebruary 06, 2013 - 2:40 pm
Wow! So glad you are still around, Rich. You clearly think that having broken engines make more sense than replacing engines long past their replacement time. You get hysterical when you see money being spent but are also probably the first to complain when services don't happen quick enough. Can't have it both ways. Running a City, as with any business, costs money. Duh.
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