Chase County discusses new rescue tools, engines and interdepartmental equipment sharing
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Summary
The county's emergency services representative asked permission to order battery-operated rescue tools and discussed opportunities to obtain a used engine and donate training vehicles; commissioners supported moving forward and noted budget and certification considerations.
County emergency services staff requested approval to purchase battery-operated rescue 'jaws' (battery-operated rescue tools) to replace older hydraulic units and explained the purchase is budgeted. Speaker 6 said five staff members recently completed training on the tools and outlined logistics for mounting chargers aboard rescue vehicles. Commissioners indicated support, noted the department had budgeted for the purchase, and discussed keeping the existing hydraulic unit as a backup.
The department also described a possible used engine and truck available for purchase that could replace older apparatus. Staff discussed certifications, tender leaks, and the potential to redeploy engines across stations if the purchase proceeds. The department reported possible donations of radios and equipment that would offset some costs. Commissioners asked staff to inspect the vehicle and return with more detail; no final purchase contract was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Other administrative items discussed in the same block included surplus property and storage organization for county files; commissioners asked staff to identify surplus items for possible sale or reallocation.