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OApparatus - Immediate Needs 1991/1992 <br /> Engine 1 - located at Station 1 $ 225,000 <br /> The chassis is a 1964 Pirsch which was partially refurbished with a new <br /> diesel motor being installed in 1981. At the present time, the body has <br /> serious rust/deterioration problems. In fact, there are holes in many <br /> locations. The water tank has developed serious leaks, and our repairs <br /> are stopgap; the tank should be replaced but the cost is approximately <br /> $5,000 to remove it and install a new one because of other rust and <br /> deterioration problems. Because of the age of the chassis, I do not <br /> recommend any further major rehabilitation for this unit - it has seen its <br /> day. <br /> This unit, the busiest engine in the department, does not meet current <br /> standards for the protection of the crew, has cramped crew quarters, lack <br /> of adequate protection, noise levels, etc. Further, the compartmentation <br /> design is inadequate to allow for current needs which have developed over <br /> time. We need more storage space as well as a larger water tank. <br /> Engine 4, located at Station 4 $ 210,000 <br /> This unit is a 1974 Pirsch with a Waukesha gasoline engine. Our <br /> Sexperience indicates that these engines, which run hot, do not have the <br /> longevity that we would like. Everyone of these units has had major motor <br /> repairs. In fact, because of the Waukesha engine problems we have <br /> experienced, diesel motors were installed in Ladder 9 and Engine 1 after <br /> they both literally disintegrated. <br /> Again, this unit does not meet present standards for crew safety and has <br /> limited storage capacity for both equipment and water. Severe rusting has <br /> set in extending to parts of the frame. We have been repairing the rust <br /> problems as best we can. <br /> Because of the deteriorated body condition and age of the unit, motor and <br /> running gear, I would not recommend that we refurbish and install a diesel <br /> motor. Our experience with Engine 1 has shown that this is not a <br /> practical solution - replacement is. <br /> Ladder 12, located at Station 3 $ 500,000 <br /> At the present time, Ladder 12 at Station 3 is approaching obsolescence. <br /> In the early 70's we converted a 1953 GMC tanker to this ladder truck, and <br /> in the late 70's a new chassis was installed. Now the crew cab, which we <br /> built, and the original body are rusting away. I thought we could <br /> refurbish this unit; however, the people at General Safety, a fire truck <br /> manufacturer at North Branch, said otherwise. The chassis will not take <br /> •the weight increase which would be needed. <br /> -4- <br />