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-2- response with an engine pumper. Presently, -however, we have two people on duty 24 hours a day with the pumper utilized for all emergency first response calls. The rationale is we must have an apparatus which can be used for both medical and fire emergency .situations when they occur at the same time . The methods of operation we are presently employing will not cause undue wear on the engine of a new pumper, according to experts . . The utility van is utilized to carry a "cascade system" of 'larger air bottles for filling air tanks at a fire. It is also used to transport various rescue tools to an emergency. To al'leviate tying up the emer:gency scene with private vehicles , the utility van is also used to bring firefighters to the scene . (3) Each community' s fire department must have. s' ufficient equipment and manpower to assist other comm'unities in an emergency situ- ation under the Mutual Aid Agreement. In the. past, other com- munities have been strongly criticized by their Mutual Aid partners because their equipment and personnel levels have been insuf- ficient to meet the requirements of that Mutual Aid Agreement, i.e. , they are always requesting Mutual Aid assistance , but are never able to provide that assistance to the other cities . (8)- 6982 ' s engine is extremely underpowered and has- problems' negotiating hills. The electrical complex and its wiring has deteriorated and become brittle and problems have developed. (9) Included in the aforementioned comprehensive report were rec- ommendations from the City ' s Public Works Superintendent and mechanic. a. Problems relating to availability of parts . b . Loss of compression and engine vibration. C. The high cost of a transfer valve replacement. d. Unable to determine front end problems . e. Problems have developed with the wheels , drums and cylinders . , f. The front cab is outdated in both technology and design. The officer and driver who must operate within the cab are limited due to the small area. The pump on ..the present apparatus is a very clostly item and with parts stocked for only 20 years , as stated by the- Waterous Co. , we could expect' a substantial dollar outlay, 'if the pump developed major problems. Our last pump test did -indicate the pumper.-does not reach the proper output. h, 'The - Public Works Superintendent' has indicated "the pumper is in poor to fair condition, is too old which results in a poor dependability factor" . "He also stated- repair has reached the point of diminishing: return and pointed out the aging of the