2021 ANNUAL REPORT

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

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Accomplishments (continued)

• The Equipment Technician and members of the Special Projects Group, assisted with the countywide ladder and hose testing for all ladders and fire hose used in the fire service. Because of the training they received previously from Alcoa Ladder, Inc., they were able to complete all the repairs in house, saving the County thousands of dollars in repair and replacement cost. • The Equipment Technicians and the Special Projects Group completed the annual pumps test and equipment inspections of all fire apparatus and ambulances. In addition, all vehicles were weighed to ensure compliance with the gross vehicle weight limitations. • Awarded a contract to install the APS Fire Station Alerting systems in all the fire stations in the County. This is a 3-year program. Designs for the first three fire stations have been completed and installation to begin in March 2022. There are 4 remaining fire stations to complete within the funding received for this fiscal year.

• Contract was awarded for the purchase of a new Air Cascade Unit and Advanced Technical Rescue Vehicle. The delivery of these chassis is delayed because of the supply chain issues.

• The Division of Fire and Rescue received a school bus that was donated by the Board of Education. This bus is currently being re-painted Fire and Rescue colors. Once completed, it will be used by the Training Academy and for Emergency Fire Ground Operations for transport of firefighters and incidents when environmental conditions are excessive. • Completed the replacement of the Knox Box keys and cylinders in all the fire apparatus and vehicles in the Cunty and replaced with the new E-Key Secure System. Began replacing the key cores with the new Electronic Key Cores in the Knox boxes through-out the county. Expect completion in 2023.