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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: 1/16/2014 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glen Honda PHONE: 932-2907 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> The Hawai'i Fire Department is requesting a resolution authorizing the payment of funds, in a later year and <br /> for more than one fiscal year, for a multi-year lease to purchase a (1) 3000 gallon fire apparatus. The lease <br /> would be for a term of five (5) years. This fire apparatus (also known as a Tanker Truck) will be a assigned to <br /> West Hawai'i. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> This apparatus will be assigned to West Hawai'i to provide additional response capabilities. In rural <br /> residential areas where water is limited or not accessible, this vehicle will provide an additional 3000 gallons <br /> of water for firefighting. Additionally, for wildland and brush fires, this vehicle will respond with the initial <br /> forces to provide immediate water resources on the scene. Presently, fire appartus (fire trucks and smaller <br /> brush trucks) carry 1000 gals or less and the fire department depends on Public Works or privately owned <br /> water tankers to provide additional water resources. Their response is delayed and comes at a cost. Having <br /> water tankers in our fleet is cost effective and operationally effective by reducing fire loss. Having the right <br /> resources also reduces risk to firefighters and the community. <br /> This purchase is supported in the current budget FY 13/14, 5221.02.111 item 5 One Tanker 2014.(Fire <br /> Protection-OCE, Rental/Lease of Equipment). <br /> CA= JAN 162014 <br /> SIGNED: DATE: <br /> Department Head <br />