2025 Fire-Rescue performance and future needs
Summary
The city is ordering a $2.5 million ladder truck and a $590,000 ambulance, both paid from the Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Fund the city has been saving into since 2017. The fire truck takes about four years to build, so ordering now prevents a service gap.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3.07 million combined, drawn from the vehicle/equipment replacement fund rather than new taxes.
All Sachse residents get updated fire and EMS equipment suited to the growing city.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 18, 2026
Chief Wade's 10th annual report showed about 2,900 calls last year, 69% EMS-related, six working structure fires, and a growing AED program — 42 units citywide. Future needs include a Station 2 remodel evaluation, a training facility, and new apparatus arriving 2027–2030.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The city is ordering a $2.5 million ladder truck and a $590,000 ambulance, both paid from the Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Fund the city has been saving into since 2017. The fire truck takes about four years to build, so ordering now prevents a service gap.
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