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Fire chief seeks $1.5M tanker and $418K for cardiac monitors in FY27 CIP
Summary
Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS requested replacement of Tanker 4 (estimated $1.5M) due to age and size limitations and asked for $418,000 to replace cardiac monitors, AEDs, mechanical CPR units and ventilators; supply-chain delays and long build times for apparatus were cited as drivers.
Chief Kisner (speaker 8) presented two Fire & EMS capital priorities for FY27: replacement of Tanker 4 and purchase of advanced life-support equipment. On Tanker 4, the chief said the unit is a 2006 tanker/engine that has exceeded recommended lifecycle milestones and presents housing and maneuverability limitations on county roads. He described extended apparatus build times and supply-chain delays, citing recent delivery timelines that pushed replacement schedules back. "That's 1 of the biggest issues is getting that big truck into some of these small county roads," Kisner said, noting the department needs a shorter-wheelbase tanker with engine capabilities.
Kisner gave a total replacement estimate of $1,500,000, with a Pierce quote of roughly $1,291,000 for the chassis and the remainder for equipment and contingencies. He also requested $418,000 to replace aging cardiac monitors and associated ALS equipment: six cardiac monitors at about $52,745 each, 10 AEDs at $3,356 each, three mechanical CPR machines at $22,739 each, and two portable ventilators at $16,779 each (itemized total $417,317). "These are vital pieces of equipment for ambulances," Kisner said, explaining the monitors support pulse-ox, ECG transmission to hospitals and other life-saving functions.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about timing and procurement; Kisner emphasized extended lead times for custom-built apparatus and the need to move replacement plans forward to avoid service-delivery failures.
