An Atlanta Fire Rescue Department representative told the Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee that several apparatus were out of service for extended periods because parts are difficult to obtain and some repairs require long vendor lead times.

The representative said Engine 16 was removed from its assigned station after a faulty part that is not readily available in-state required out-of-service repairs. "Engine 16 has has been out for a faulty part," the AFRD representative said. Engine 34 was listed out of service since mid-June for pump and tank issues.

Councilmember Dustin Hillis asked for a recent, day-by-day out-of-service report for the past two weeks and for an update on hydrant checks and the new hydrant/inspection software AFRD and DWM have been coordinating. AFRD staff said the hydrant/inspection system is "in process" and agreed to follow up with specific reports.

On fleet replacements, the AFRD representative said a ladder truck is expected for delivery in November if timelines hold, and five engines are scheduled for delivery in May of next year, with one TDA scheduled for August next year. The representative noted that manufacturers' build times can cause multi-year waits for new apparatus even when funding is available.

Councilmembers requested the out-of-service report and more detail on hydrant-check software and delivery assignments for incoming apparatus.