Summary
Chief Freitzel detailed the toll plaza EV fire — 8,000 gallons of water, an EV blanket, and a manufacturer-arranged 10-day saltwater bath to neutralize the battery. He also flagged aging apparatus and long ambulance lead times, hinting the CIP may need to move up engine and ambulance replacement.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Shortening the fire apparatus replacement cycle could significantly bump capital spending, and a fourth ambulance is on the horizon.
Everyone who drives the toll plaza corridor, lives near a dealership, or counts on fire and EMS response.
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