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Staff Report <br />To: Mike Mornson <br />From: John Malenick, Fire Chief <br />Date: May 19, 2010 <br />Re: 3 vs. 2 Pumper Discussion <br />After our last work session I was directed to explore the possibility of reducing our fire <br />pumper fleet from 3 pumpers to 2. What follows is a list of Pro's and Con's as they <br />pertain to each scenario, having 3 pumpers and having 2 pumpers. <br />3 pumpers protecting St. Anthony <br />Pros <br />3 pumpers provide depth of security; we will always have a back up pumper for <br />pumpers out or service for repairs /maintenance or out of the city on mutual aid calls. <br />Provides a higher degree of self reliance; less need for mutual aid from neighbors <br />Having 3 provides flexibility when time to replace; when and what size are flexible <br />3`d (oldest) pumper provides a good training vehicle for new Firefighters <br />Maintains 80% seating capacity for firefighters when responding to event. <br />Cons <br />Maintenance costs average $600- $700 /year for oldest pumper (major repairs not included) <br />Parts difficult to find for older pumpers; risk of major repair (engine, transmition, pump) <br />Insurance costs increased for additional pumper <br />• Page 1 <br />