SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE: Fire Engine

DEPARTMENT: Fire and Rescue

BUDGET CODE: 312-3211-432.82-05

JUSTIFICATION: Improve existing service

START DATE (FY): 2024

END DATE (FY): 2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Purchase a department-owned fire engine to support operations and community service delivery. The fire engines currently within the fleet are owned by the Volunteers Fire Stations and they are reaching their service life expectancy and the volunteers have no replacement plan. The current age of the fleet fire engines is anywhere between 11-31 years old with the average being 19 years old. The NFPA’s suggested replacement of fire engines is every 10 years.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal 5 - Support the City's high-performing operations with effective communication, innovation, and sound fiscal policies.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS:

1. Replace an aging fire engine.

2. Enhance the service delivery capabilities of the department.

3. Reduce the financial burden on the volunteer stations.