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Our evaluation will also consider the pros and cons of replacing one of our <br />pumpers with a new /used ladder truck. A summary of some variables we have <br />considered follows. <br />PUMPER <br />COST $350,000 <br />TRAINING Routine <br />MAINT. Routine <br />SAFETY 3 -4 crew ladder operations <br />ISOIMPACT Maintained <br />CHANGE Citizen skepticism <br />USES - Manual fire /rescue operations <br />below 25 feet <br />- sprinkler /standpipe support <br />LADDER TRUCK <br />new $700,000 used $300,000 <br />Increased <br />Increased Increased x2 <br />2 crew operations <br />Improved <br />skepticism x2 <br />- All pumper capabilities with auto <br />extinguishment from 25' -70' <br />- Elevated rescue operations <br />- Some water rescue <br />- Extended reach at low elevations <br />- Assist PD, PW with elevated tasks <br />Final Note: Equipment evaluation is an ongoing process. Many safety sensitive <br />pieces(SCBA's, radios) are checked daily while more administrative things <br />(computers, printers, copiers) are reviewed yearly or with the renewal of <br />maintenance contracts. Though I feel we have done a good job anticipating <br />our equipment needs, I have no doubt the nature of our business will provide <br />a challenge to our capitol budget. <br />Thank you for your consideration, <br />John Malenick, Fire Chief <br />4 -20 -07 <br />