Carmel Fire Department Vehicle Fleet Update
Summary
The board was asked to approve nearly $5.04 million for two fire pumpers and a tiller truck. Fire trucks are big-ticket items the city buys every few years, and this affects the equipment budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5.04 million from city funds for new fire apparatus.
Firefighters and residents who rely on modern, reliable fire equipment.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Public Works - Sep 16, 2026
Two agreements — one with Versiti Blood Health and a $6,000 agreement with Eskenazi Health — would let Carmel paramedics carry and administer blood products on ambulances. It's a meaningful upgrade to emergency medical response for trauma and critical patients.
Board of Public Works - Jun 17, 2026
The Carmel Fire Department sought five new 2026 Chevrolet vehicles — three Traverses and two Tahoes — through a $232,555 amendment to its existing purchase agreement with Kelley Automotive Group.
Board of Public Works - Jun 3, 2026
A bid award for new fire department vehicles was on the agenda — part of keeping the city's emergency response fleet modern and reliable.
Board of Public Works - May 20, 2026
Bid opening for new Carmel Fire Department vehicles, a step toward replacing or expanding the fleet that responds to emergencies across the city.
Board of Public Works - May 6, 2026
The board was asked to approve nearly $5.04 million for two fire pumpers and a tiller truck. Fire trucks are big-ticket items the city buys every few years, and this affects the equipment budget.
Board of Public Works - Mar 18, 2026
The fire department was scheduled to seek approval for remounting an ambulance chassis ($174,967) and buying EMS equipment ($56,067) — spending that keeps Carmel's emergency fleet and equipment up to date. No outcome is on record.
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