Title
Fire Department Apparatus and Vehicle Replacement Needs
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
The Olympia Fire Department (OFD) has a large fleet of vehicles required to carry out their mission. The department has developed an Apparatus and Vehicle replacement plan for the Finance Committee to review.
Staff Contact:
Mike Buchanan, Assistant Chief, 360.753.8459
Presenter(s):
Mike Buchanan, Assistant Chief
Shelley Flaherty, Line of Business Director
Larry Elliott, Chief Fire Mechanic
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department (OFD operates and manages a large fleet of specialized vehicles to meet its mission. The fire department has developed a presentation for the Finance Committee to outline OFD’s long-term fire apparatus and vehicle needs.
This presentation will first describe the different apparatus types and functions within the mission of OFD. The information will then outline the status of OFD’s current apparatus and vehicles. Finally, the presentation will cover the standard of the industry/best practices for apparatus and vehicle lifecycles as applied to OFD and a draft replacement plan for OFD’s fire apparatus and vehicles.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Informational only.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
2018 Vehicle Replacement Fund