Howick authorizes up to $300,000 for new pumper-tanker

Fire chief recommends retiring department’s pumper 2-4, reaches end-of-life

July 30, 2026 @ 7:30 amListowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Howick Fire Station’s Pumper 2-4 recently failed its annual pump performance test, and was removed from emergency firefighting services. Fire Chief Josh Kestner will be searching for a pumper-tanker to replace the apparatus, after council approved up to $300,000 to come from the fire reserve for a used one. (Nicole Beswitherick photo)

HOWICK – Howick council has authorized staff to spend up to $300,000 from the township’s fire reserve to purchase a used pumper-tanker after one of the fire department’s aging trucks failed its annual pump performance test and was removed from emergency firefighting service. Council unanimously supported the direction at its July 14 meeting after Fire…

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