2016 Aerial Apparatus
Purchase
By: Larry Richardson B.A.S., NREMT-P
Emergency Management Coordinator/ Firefighter/ Paramedic
Objectives
NFPA Requirements
Current Apparatus in Fleet
Maintenance Cost for current Aerial
Aerial Apparatus Options
Cost / Financing
Summary
Recommendations
Looking Ahead
This standard defines the requirements for new automotive
fire apparatus and trailers designed to be used under
emergency conditions to transport personnel and
equipment and to support the suppression of fires and
mitigation of other hazardous situations.
• Aerial apparatus should be taken out of front line
service after 15 years
• Fire engine / Pumper apparatus should be taken out of
front line service after 10 years
• Front line ambulances should be rotated from front line
service after 5 years
Current Fleet
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Ladder 1- 1986 Sutphen Aerial Ladder
Engine 1 - 2011 KME Fire Engine
Engine 2 - 1997 Ferrara Fire Engine
Engine 3 - 1991 E-ONE Fire Engine
Med 1- 2010 Chevrolet Ambulance
Med 2- 2003 Freightliner Ambulance
Rope Rescue- 1995 International
Ladder 1
• 30 Years old.
• 15 years past NFPA recommendations
• Open Cab
• Does not meet current NFPA requirements!
• Safety Concerns with hydraulic system
• Parts are difficult to find and expensive to
maintain. Some parts have to be machined.
LADDER 1
Maintenance Cost for Ladder 1
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Total Cost:
$ 38,436.00
$ 3782.34
$ 43,873.60
$ 12,447.90
$ 16,129.52
$ 823.00
$ 13,385.00
$ 8921.00
$ 2797.00
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Search & Evaluation Criteria
1. Can this truck serve the citizens of Hapeville as an
effective fire suppression apparatus? YES!
2. Does this truck have the latest safety features for
Hapeville Fire personnel? YES!
3. Does this truck meet or exceed our ISO requirements?
YES!
4. Can this apparatus serve as a front line suppression
unit should our aging front line engine be rendered out
of service? YES!
5. Can this apparatus fit in our station bay and can it
maneuver through the city? YES!
Search & Evaluation Criteria Cont.
6. Can this apparatus be used to combine the purpose of
dual use response vehicles? YES !
7.Does this apparatus have to have special licensed
personnel to operate? NO!
8. Does the apparatus fit within the proposed budget?
YES!
9. Is the unit reliable/good condition and will future
maintenance cost be decreased from current levels?
YES!
10. Does the apparatus manufacturer have mobile
maintenance capabilities to limit down time? YES!
Aerial Options Evaluated
• New E-one 95’ Mid Mount Aerial Platform
• New Sutphen 95’ Mid Mount Aerial Platform
• New Pierce 95’ Mid Mount Aerial Platform
• New Ferrara 100’ Mid Mount Aerial Platform
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Mid Mount 95’ Aerial Platform
Aluminum Ladder
2000gpm Water Pump
4 Fly Ladder Sections
Meets all NFPA Recommendations
Lighter weight than most competitors
Less Fuel consumption
Less Tire Wear
Less Maintenance cost- “Dogbone”
Available Right Now!!
• Pierce 95’ Mid Mount Aerial Platform
• 5 Section Steel Ladder
• Heavier than Eone and Sutphen
• More Tire Wear, More Fuel Cost
• More Maintenance Cost, “Dogbone”
• No Demo Available
• Build out time 11-12 months
• The Cadillac of Apparatus
Manufacturers
• Ferrara 95’ Mid Mount Aerial Platform
• 5 Section Steel Ladder
• Heavier than Eone and Sutphen
• More Tire Wear, More Fuel Cost
• More Maintenance Cost , “Dogbone”
• Demo Available that can be customized
(In Final Production)
• Ready for service in June
• Trusted by FDNY, replacing entire aerial
fleet w/ Ferrara.
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Mid Mount 95’ Aerial Platform
Aluminum Box Construction Ladder
2000gpm Water Pump
4 Fly Ladder Sections
Meets all NFPA Recommendations
Lighter weight than most competitors
Less Fuel consumption
Less Tire Wear
Less Maintenance cost- “Dogbone”
Large Foot Print when operating
Available Right Now!!
This is the actual Aerial apparatus and is ready immediately!
COST FINANCE
Total cost includes
1. Two (2) permanent shelves
2. Two (2) adjustable shelves with tracking
3. Two (2) floor mounted 500 lb. roll out trays
4. Two (2) slide out, adjustable tool boards
5. Three (3) Smart dock air pack mounting brackets
6. Remove rear bench seat and add a large medical compartment
With roll up door, 2 adjustable shelves and stripe light
7. Aerial sign plates and cab door lettering
8. 129’ ground ladders, seven (7) pike poles and one (1) pick
head axe
Total Cost: $1,010,796.00
Annual Payment for 15 years: $87,388.42 at 3.10%
3/15/16 “or” $88,194.77 at 3.10% beginning 7/1/2016
Cost Finance
Total cost includes
1. Permanent shelves
2. Adjustable shelves with tracking
3. Floor mounted 500 lb. roll out trays
4. Slide out, adjustable tool boards
5. Smart dock air pack mounting brackets
6. Aerial sign plates and cab door lettering
7. 129’ ground ladders, seven pike poles and pick head axe
Total Cost : $1,148,212.00
Finance 10 years- Annual Payment $127,625.03
Finance 15 years- Annual Payment $94, 675.27
First not due till after one year of lease commencement.
Cost Finance
Total cost includes:
Aerial Platform Apparatus
Pike poles
Ground Ladders
Shelves / EMS Cabinet
Roll Out Equipment doors
Total Cost:
Term:
Payments:
Apr:
$1,048,652.00 price is currently being negotiated.
10 years
12 years
15years
$119,394.89
$106,885.26
$90,285.19
2.69%
3.53%
3.63%
New York Fire Dept. is replacing their entire aerial fleet with Ferrara.
Cost Finance
Total cost includes:
1. Permanent shelves
2. Adjustable shelves with tracking
3. Floor mounted 500 lb. roll out trays
4. Slide out, adjustable tool boards
5. Smart dock air pack mounting brackets
6. Aerial sign plates and cab door lettering
7. 129’ ground ladders, s pike poles and one pick head axe
Total Cost: $1,081,000
Finance: $94,729.47
3.63% for 15 years first payment February 2017
Summary
All manufacturers were given the same
search and evaluation criteria.
1.All of these apparatus meet the needs of
the city of Hapeville.
2.All of these apparatus are close in price as
well as financing terms.
3.The Sutphen truck is available immediately.
It is 4,000 above yearly budget but has
proven history of longevity.
Summary Continued
4.Pierce is the most expensive of this research
and is approximately one year from delivery.
5.E-One is the least expensive. We have laid
hands on the very truck we would purchase
as it is a demo. E-One is within our budget
and meets all of our needs.
6.Ferrara is the next least. Ferrara truck will not
be available till July and may be slightly above
proposed budget.
Recommendation
After careful research, it is the recommendation of myself, the Fire
Chief and City Manager for the Hapeville City Council to vote in
favor of the purchase of a new 95’ E-ONE Aerial Apparatus.
This apparatus meets all of the search criteria formed by myself
and the Fire Chief and comes in $1,805.23 under annual proposed
budget.
There are miscellaneous items that will need to be purchased such
as transfer of radio communication equipment, assorted hand tools
with associated brackets. These items will be purchased through
current Fire Department budget and will not be included in the
finance cost.
Recommendation Continued
As part of the 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan, we have
created a critical “Needs Assessment” to bolster the
response capabilities of the Fire Department and to
reduce liability to the City. These “Needs” are essential
items needed to protect the citizens of Hapeville in the
time of an emergency be it from a natural, man-made, or
technological disaster.
Examples of these items are portable light towers, rescue
cribbing, HAZMAT decon systems, portable fans/
heaters and other items that would sustain our
community for 72-96 hrs.
Recommendation Cont...3
We recommend selling the 1986 Sutphen Ladder and the
1995 International truck to the highest bidder. We then
utilize that money and retrofit the Black Ford F-150 Pick
up with a roll out bed, camper shell, trailer hitch, and
more emergency lighting. We will also purchase a 16’ BIG
TEX enclosed trailer to house HAZMAT equipment and
other disaster response items. We can then use this truck
as an Incident Command Vehicle and as the tow vehicle
for the trailer should we need to respond to an incident. It
will be a functional Incident Command Vehicle for Fire
Department shift supervisors.
Next Steps?
Council should waive formal sealed bidding requirements per
City Code 17-3-24
A budget amendment should be prepared and adopted to move
the special tax district money to a line item to pay yearly
payment for the purchased Aerial Apparatus.
Delivery date has to be arranged and contracts be awarded and
signed. Recommend Council Action at 03-15-16 meeting.
Ladder 1 and Rope 1 have to be made ready for sale and
disposed of per the previous recommendations.
Looking Ahead
Engine 2 is a 1997 Ferrara Pumper. It is 9 years past the federal
recommendations by NFPA 1901. Engine 2 is a front line vehicle and is
escalating in maintenance cost.
Looking Ahead
Engine 3 is a 1991 E-ONE rear engine pumper. It is 15 years past the federal
recommendations by NFPA 1901. Engine 3 is a reserve apparatus utilized during
maintenance or out of service front line apparatus.
? QUESTIONS ?
Thank you for your time!
Contact Info:
Fire Chief, Tommy Morris or
Larry Richardson B.A.S., NREMT-P
Emergency Management Coordinator/ Firefighter/ Paramedic
City of Hapeville Fire Dept.
3468 North Fulton Ave.
Hapeville, Georgia 30354
Email: lrichardson@hapeville.org
Cell: 770-718-7667