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Fire department reports new extractor and dryer, flags vendor and certification concerns
Summary
Stoddard’s fire department received a new extractor and dryer and completed repairs below budget, but the department flagged a doubled installation quote and vendor concerns about certifications and rising testing costs that could affect liability and budgets.
Fire Chief Stene Rockwell reported that the department’s new extractor and dryer have been delivered; the expense will be split between June and July budget lines. An installation quote unexpectedly increased from $2,500 to $5,000, prompting discussion about budget placement.
Chief Rockwell also reported a completed truck primer repair for $2,000—well under the original budget—and noted lights for Engine 2 were installed for less than the initial quote. The board reviewed a tools budget with approximately $4,852 allocated and about $2,100 spent to date.
Board members raised concerns that a vendor advising biennial certification for equipment such as Hamatra/Jaws of Life does not provide a formal contract, creating potential liability and uncertain budgeting. The board also noted that hose-testing vendor costs have risen substantially. Members asked staff to clarify contract terms and budget impacts before committing to recurring certification schedules.
