2024 ANNUAL REPORT - Final

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

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Accomplishments (continued)

Apparatus:

• Issued a contract with Pierce Mfg., for the purchase of a new Tractor Drawn Aerial to replace Truck 4, and a Rescue Engine to replace E-82 at the Myersville Fire Station. Expect completion in 2027.

• Issued a contract with FESCO for the purchase of four new ambulances using ESPP Funding. Expect delivery of these units in June 2025.

• Took delivery and equipped 3 new ambulances.

• The conversion of transferring the truck box on the Hazmat Support Unit to a new chassis was completed and unit was placed into service.

• Tandem Axle Box Truck was received for the Collapse Team. Members of the ATR Team were involved in the layout and construction of racking in the truck to carry their equipment. Up-fitting was to be completed in January 2025, and then unit will be ready for service.

• Took delivery of the new Air Cascade Unit and Technical Rescue Support Unit.

• Purchased and took delivery of a Tractor Trailer to be used for the CDL Program and movement of materials and supplies as needed.

• Purchased and received Telehandler to be used at the PSTF for the movement of training props and materials, as well as for other tasks around the PSTF campus.

• Up- Fitting of new vehicles for the Command Staff, Medic Units, Fire Marshal’s office and MCH Program.

• Radio headsets were installed in 16 large apparatus vehicles in the county (Volunteer owned) that did not have hearing protection. This was funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.

• Contract issued for the purchase and installation of DVRs in Command Vehicles (County & Volunteer owned). This was funded with ARPA funds.

• Evaluation and fact finding for the purchase of an electric fire engine and infrastructure required for the charging system.

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