Avon fire department to auction 2005 pumper on Municibid; proceeds to fund equipment
A July 25, 2026 article said Washington Township Avon Fire Department listed a yellow 2005 E‑ONE Spartan Engine Pumper (1,500 GPM) on Municibid; the listing said the truck “runs and pumps,” had 103,617 miles, and that the online auction was scheduled to close July 26, 2026 with proceeds returning to the department.
The July 25, 2026 report states Washington Township Avon Fire Department in Avon, Indiana, put a yellow 2005 E‑ONE Spartan Engine Pumper (1,500 GPM) up for public auction on Municibid. The listing described the truck as running and pumping, noted about 103,617 miles and said the tires were in good shape.
The article said the online government auction was open 24/7 on Municibid and was set to end Sunday, July 26, 2026. It reported that all proceeds would go back to the Washington Township Avon Fire Department to help buy items such as new water hoses, another vehicle, helmets and other essentials.
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