Two new fire engines are coming to the McDonough Fire Department.
The City Council approved the department’s request on Jan. 18 to purchase a new ladder truck and pumper truck. The total cost is $1.7 million to be paid for using Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax V funds.
Deputy Fire Chief Dave Williams explained during the council meeting that the department is currently working with a 22-year-oldpumper truck and ladder that’s 18 years old. Both should be replaced at about the 10-year mark, he said. “They’re not near as reliable as they once were,” he said, noting that maintenance cost on the trucks will continue to increase.
Ten-8 Fire & Safety LLC of Forsyth will build the trucks. They’re expected to be completed in 12-15 months.
The city will prepay for the equipment prior to delivery. Doing so will save the city $58,454.