Council approves fire engine lease

  • The old engine is set to be sold when the new engine arrives.
    The old engine is set to be sold when the new engine arrives.
  • Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander Firefighters Bobby Amick and Josiah Villarreal shared a look at the Marble Falls Fire Rescue engine 1 Oct. 5, after the city council meeting. The council approved leasing a new engine with an improved equipment storage configuration in anticipation of selling the current aging model.
    Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander Firefighters Bobby Amick and Josiah Villarreal shared a look at the Marble Falls Fire Rescue engine 1 Oct. 5, after the city council meeting. The council approved leasing a new engine with an improved equipment storage configuration in anticipation of selling the current aging model.
An aging fire engine, experiencing some mechanical issues, prompted officials to approve leasing a newer model with additional storage amenities for the municipality’s fire agency. Marble Falls Fire Rescue Chief Russell Sander received approval from the city council Oct. 5 to launch a lease plan with PNC Financial for a Pierce Manufacturing vehicle provided through the Siddons-Martin Emergency…

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