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Fire chief seeks donations for cascade system; town reviews signage quotes and building pump workaround
Summary
Fire Chief Chris Clark asked the board to support a fundraiser to pay for a new cascade system for SCBA refills and presented signage and vehicle‑lettering quotes (roughly $6,000, installation not quoted). John Paul Figna reported a delayed pump order for the new fire station; the contractor and state fire marshal reconfigured an on‑site pump so the sprinkler system can be charged and building occupancy can proceed.
Fire Chief Chris Clark briefed the Select Board Oct. 8 on several public‑safety items and asked permission to solicit local businesses for donations to purchase a replacement cascade system used to refill self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders. "We are in need of a new cascade system...we are still short of the cost," Clark said, and handed the board a draft fundraising letter to distribute to local businesses.
Clark also presented quotes from Awesome Graphics for vehicle lettering and building signage: four vehicle name signs, a town seal and a town shield that together totaled just under $6,000; installation costs were not yet determined. The board asked JP to check whether signage was included in the VMS building construction package and to report back with installation pricing.
John Paul (JP) Figna, wearing multiple town hats, reported a potential supply delay: a sprinkler‑charging pump had not been confirmed by the supplier and the lead time could have been several months, which would have delayed building occupancy. He said the contractor and the state fire marshal redesigned the on‑site pump to perform the sprinkler‑charging function, averting the delay; the board thanked VMS for the quick fix.
Separately, the board authorized JP to buy remaining interior items for the public safety building up to about $33,000, noting that this amount had already been subtracted in the board’s internal capital math.
What happens next: The fire department will proceed with fundraising outreach, JP will check signage inclusion in the VMS contract and report installation costs, and procurement for the authorized interior items will proceed under the board’s approval.
