Smeal heavy fire apparatus purchase
City of Fresno - Dept. of Public UtilitiesCalifornia- Detected
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
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From the meeting
The agenda scheduled a cooperative purchase agreement with Fire Apparatus Solutions for two Smeal heavy fire apparatuses for the Fresno Fire Department. 92. This is a completed buying decision if the council acts as scheduled, and it clearly identifies the equipment brand and reseller.
The useful sales signal is future apparatus lifecycle, service, parts, and fleet replacement planning.
- Meeting date
- October 22, 2026
- Agency
- City of Fresno - Dept. of Public Utilities
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