Agenda Item Details
Fire Apparatus Plan Update
- Number:
- 294/2022
- Department:
- Managers Office
- Description:
- Fire Apparatus Plan Update
The fire apparatus capital plan calls for the replacement of the existing 1989 FMC engine in 2024. CTVFC and Chief Garing have been working for the last eight months on specifications for a replacement of Engine 21-3. Backlogs for fire truck orders are currently running 24 months. CTVFC and Chief Garing are recommending advancing the purchase of a new engine consistent with the replacement plan. Additionally, a request has been made from the BC3 Fire Training Academy to donate the existing 1989 engine for training purposes.
Motion to authorize the purchase of a 2024 Pierce Engine through the COSTARS contract in the amount of $750,742 and to approve the donation of the existing 1989 Engine to the BC3 Fire Training Academy once the new engine arrives.
Discussed at meetings:
Meeting BOSAP - 8/2022 on 8/25/2022 by Board of Supervisors - Agenda Preparation Meeting Status: Finished
Topic: Township Manager
Topic: Township Manager
Minutes: No.19
Fire Apparatus Plan Update
The fire apparatus capital plan calls for the replacement of the existing 1989 FMC engine in 2024. CTVFC and Chief Garing have been working for the last eight months on specifications for a replacement of Engine 21-3. Backlogs for fire truck orders are currently running 24 months. CTVFC and Chief Garing are recommending advancing the purchase of a new engine consistent with the replacement plan. Additionally, a request has been made from the BC3 Fire Training Academy to donate the existing 1989 engine for training purposes.
Motion to authorize the purchase of a 2024 Pierce Engine through the COSTARS contract in the amount of $750,742 and to approve the donation of the existing 1989 Engine to the BC3 Fire Training Academy once the new engine arrives.
Votes: Yes 4 , No 0 , Abstain 0
Fire Apparatus Plan Update
The fire apparatus capital plan calls for the replacement of the existing 1989 FMC engine in 2024. CTVFC and Chief Garing have been working for the last eight months on specifications for a replacement of Engine 21-3. Backlogs for fire truck orders are currently running 24 months. CTVFC and Chief Garing are recommending advancing the purchase of a new engine consistent with the replacement plan. Additionally, a request has been made from the BC3 Fire Training Academy to donate the existing 1989 engine for training purposes.
Motion to authorize the purchase of a 2024 Pierce Engine through the COSTARS contract in the amount of $750,742 and to approve the donation of the existing 1989 Engine to the BC3 Fire Training Academy once the new engine arrives.
Votes: Yes 4 , No 0 , Abstain 0