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EQUIPMENT The year of 1994 was the year in which we replaced all three of the grass/utility units in the department. The old vehicles were very tired and in fact they were all military surplus when we got them. The vehicles being replaced were manufactured in 1953, 1954, and 1974. The new units consist of three pickups equipped with a water tank and pump. One of the vehicles is a small pickup and the other two are full size pickups. These new vehicles will help our ability to handle the wildland fires as well as being much safer for the members, two of the old vehicles were open top. The new vehicles also can be used to haul hose, help direct traffic, fire prevention programs, and many other general purpose areas. In addition to purchasing the new grass/utility vehicles, we prepared specifications, bids, and ordered a new pumper that will be delivered in late 1995 or early 1996. The new pumper will have seating for a crew of five and will replace a pumper which is 20 year old that only can carry three firefighters. This will be a very valuable upgrade to the equipment. The following is a breakdown of the vehicles that is in the Fire District. STATION 1 STATION 2 STATION 3 (Circle Pines) (Lino Lakes) (Centerville) Pumper Pumper Pumper Rescue Rescue Rescue Command/Utility Tanker Tanker Grass/Utility Grass/Utility Grass/Utility Utility and Tracked Unit Page 14