Type I pumper replacements
Town of VailColorado- Detected
- Nov 4, 2026
- 3 days ago
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From the meeting
The line item is Fire Truck Replacement in the Capital Projects Fund. VFES requests $3,000,000 in 2027 to replace two Type I fire pumpers, including one due in 2027 and one pulled forward from 2030 because apparatus manufacturer lead times are now 36 to 48 months. The narrative says funding both units now is intended to secure a build slot and keep the fleet on its 15-year cycle.
This was presented as a planned purchase timing decision in the proposed budget.
- Meeting date
- November 4, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Vail
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