SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE: Hazmat Unit

DEPARTMENT: Fire and Rescue

BUDGET CODE: 312-3211-432.82-05

JUSTIFICATION: Replacement of 1990 International 4900

START DATE (FY): 2025

END DATE (FY): 2025

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Replacement of the current 1990 International 4900. This unit is utilized for City and regional responses to hazmat incidents. The City is the fiscal agent on record for the Winchester/Frederick County Regional Hazmat Team. Our goal is to seek assistance from Frederick County and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for available funding.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

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

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS:

Replace and update to a more modern unit to provide traveling safety for our responders and the community.This unit is also over capacity and limits the effectiveness of carrying the needed equipment.