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Walled Lake approves purchase of compressed-air foam system for squad truck
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Council approved a $8,522 purchase for a 30-gallon compressed-air foam system to equip Squad 19, improving immediate firefighting capacity on the city's second-busiest support truck.
The Walled Lake City Council approved a resolution March 17 to purchase a 30-gallon compressed-air foam (CAF) system for Squad 19 at a cost of $8,522, using existing dedicated fire-equipment funds.
Fire Chief Jason Gonzales told council the self-contained unit requires no pump and can be pressurized using the department's air compressor; a filled unit provides the equivalent of about 300 gallons of usable foam and is refillable. Gonzales said the tank requires hydrostatic testing every five years and that the department's squad averages about 60 responses per month, making a portable foam capability useful for vehicle fires, garage fires and scenes where a full engine response is not available immediately.
Councilors asked about lifecycle, testing and depreciation; staff said the purchase would be processed through existing equipment funds and is not requesting additional appropriation. The purchase was approved by roll call.
