The city of Plattsmouth is looking to replace an aging firetruck for the Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Department. The current firetruck has been in service since 1992, and while it serves a critical role in fighting fires for the department, it’s also showing its age with a growing list of critical repairs.
Assistant fire chief Jon Hardy said the fire truck’s ladder and stabilizers have needed to be rebuilt, the truck is 6 years past it’s recommended useful life and every rebuild costs the city more and more.
“We’re at the point now where we’re seriously looking at replacing this truck,” Hardy said.
A new fire truck equally equipped will cost $2.4 million for the city, which it will pay by way of a Public Safety Bond that taxpayers will support.