Menlo Park Fire Protection District

 

Tools and Equipment

Program Overview

The Tools and Equipment (T&E) program’s purpose is to purchase and maintain all District apparatus equipment inventories for fire engines, fire trucks, heavy rescues, and battalion vehicles.  The program will also support all product research, purchasing, distributing, testing, and maintaining inventory of rope rescue equipment, power saws, and fire hose.

Management Oversight

The T&E program is directed by the Division Chief of Training with oversight authority delegated to the Battalion Chief and program coordinator. This program does not have any full-time equivalent employees. This program contains the expenses pertaining to general supplies and equipment purchases, maintenance and repair services, fixed assets for operations, and overtime for training and program administration.

Program Objectives

  • Oversee the acquisition of tools and equipment for apparatus and vehicle outfitting, ensuring all vehicles are properly equipped.
  • Regularly maintain and update inventory records for both apparatus and equipment to ensure all assets are accounted for and properly outfitted with standard, uniform equipment.
  • Manage asset inventory to maintain accountability and ensure all equipment is in good condition and properly assigned to the appropriate apparatus.

FY 2024-25 Accomplishments

  • Upgraded four gas monitors to newer models for improved safety and performance.

  • Replaced and upgraded thermal imaging cameras for enhanced visibility and accuracy.

  • Organized and optimized the tool room for better accessibility and efficiency.

  • Installed new, high-performance blowers to improve ventilation capabilities.

  • Maintained apparatus inventory and replenished necessary supplies to ensure operational readiness.

FY 2025-26 Program Initiatives

  • Manage apparatus inventory, restock supplies, and maintain an organized tool room to support operational readiness.

  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new equipment to improve efficiency and performance.

  • Coordinate and send Technical Equipment (TE) team members to FDIC for advanced training and professional development.

Program Expenditure Summary

Expenditure Analysis

Materials and supplies: This request includes funding for general supplies, tools and equipment, apparatus equipment, gas/oil, travel, conference registration, and membership/license fees. A decrease of $64,900 is expected, primarily due to fewer anticipated purchases of tools and equipment, as the stations currently have sufficient inventory.
 

Fixed assets:  All fixed asset purchases will be reported in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund. There are no fixed asset expenditure requests for the current year.