Arlington Fire Department Replacing Front-Line Vehicles to Protect Lives, Property
The City of Arlington is investing in three new fire vehicles designed to help fire fighters protect lives and property during emergencies.
On Tuesday, the Arlington City Council approved a $2.4 million contract with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., of Houston for the purchase of two new fire pumper engines and one aerial ladder truck to replace existing front-line fire apparatus that have reached the end of their useful service life. The pumper engines, which carry water and hoses, will be placed into service next year at Station 8, 2020 Madison Dr., and Station 10, 3205 SW Green Oaks Blvd., while the ladder truck, which carry extrication and rescue equipment, will be housed starting next year at Station 6, 2620 S. Collins St.
The City of Arlington was able to obtain the best price and quality of these vehicles thanks to participation in the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchase Program. The Arlington Fire Department replaces between two to three vehicles each year to maintain its fleet of front-line fire apparatus, which are used to respond to emergencies throughout the 99-square-mile city. Last year, fire fighters responded to 46,707 calls for service, a 1.7 percent increase from the year before.
The three fire apparatus that are being replaced will be moved into backup status. The average of the City’s front-line fire apparatus is 8 ½ years.
Click here to read the Arlington Fire Department’s FY 2018 Annual Report.
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