The Pasadena Fire Department is seeking approval from the City Council to purchase a new 2019 Seagrave model DB50CT Capitol Pumper to replace a Pierce brand pumper which has already logged over 161,000 miles of service with the department.

The new truck would be part of the fire department’s fleet of 13 pumpers, eight of which are frontline pumpers and five are reserve.

The pumper would cost $968,621, according to an Agenda Report prepared by the Department of Public Works for Monday’s City Council meeting.

Public Works said the fire department chose to acquire a Seagrave pumper because of its dependability and standard two-year warranty. The pumper is designed with the “clean cab” design concept, which limits the exposure of toxic carcinogens through the implementation of nonporous interior cab design finish and improved ventilation

The Waterford Regional Fire Department is hoping to exchange a surplus fire truck for training at Oakland Community College.

For about six months, the department has had a 1991 Pierce Quint 100’ Aerial ladder truck listed for sale. Once a Pontiac Fire Department truck, the vehicle was originally listed at $40,000. No calls or offers were made and the price was reduced to $25,000, still without any offers.

A new Sutphen Quint was purchased to replace it last year.

In order to avoid paying to recertify a truck that’s no longer in use, the department contacted the Oakland Community College CREST Center about donating the vehicle. In exchange for the truck, the college is offering $25,000 in training for fire department personnel.

A small plane crashed during takeoff Monday morning at Bellingham International Airport, emergency officials said. The plane landed on its top, but no one was injured in the mishap, Bellingham Fire Department said in a Twitter post. The department said the plane "blew over" while attempting to take off.
- PUB DATE: 2/25/2019 12:49:24 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000