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Ford, Brenda From: Rosario, Darren Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 3:19 PM To: Ford, Brenda Cc: AhChoy, Noel Subject: Fire Department Apparatus Attachments: Vehicle Condition Inventory 2011 Number 3.xls Aloha Council Member Ford, Page 1 of 1 Attached is the spreadsheet of our current fleet. The replacement time indicated on the sheet is an estimated time utilizing a national average of expected useful life of an apparatus of about 17 years. This actually changes with the actual use and care of the apparatus. For Example, Prior to the Captain Cook Fire Station receiving their new Fire Apparatus, they had a Primary Fire Apparatus that was built in the late 1980s. However, it was well maintained and serviceable. Our Department members are known to care for, take pride, and extend the life of our vehicles. However, with an increased age, it presents a more frequency of maintenance and repair. The Vehicles identified in Bold Yellow are those apparatus that have an open rear - seating cab. These are no longer compliant with the recommended safety standards of the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Fire Apparatus 1901. The ambulances have a required 7 year or 200,000 mile replacement for a primary ambulance. For all units designated as "Spare ", there are no set age or mileage requirements and they are usually replaced as indicated by condition and age. All current Primary Vehicles that are replaced become Spare apparatus. We also utilize these for our Volunteer Companies as well. It is my intent to develop a fleet replacement schedule that can be used as a credible guideline for seeking replacements. I fully understand that we are not currently able to replace apparatus at will and at the estimated times I have indicated. Our Department members are grateful for any apparatus replacements that are occurring in light of our current fiscal condition Thank you for your assistance and patience. Please feel free to contact me. Darren Rosario Fire Chief