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Tilton board approves hose-handling equipment after department report
Summary
The board approved purchase of hose-handling equipment after the fire chief reported training, call volume and equipment needs; the fire department requested a hose roller and a "Go Pack," quoted at roughly $9,900.
The Tilton Board of Trustees voted to approve the fire department's purchase request for hose-handling equipment after a monthly report from the department.
Fire Chief (speaker 3) told the board that "250 hours were logged of training last month, and we had 57 calls for the month," and described two vendor quotes for a hose roller and a "Go Pack" to help unroll and handle five-inch hose that can weigh over 100 pounds. Chief 3 said the combined equipment would help with hose testing and large incidents.
Chair (speaker 2) asked for a motion to purchase the equipment and the board approved the request. The approval followed a short discussion of operational needs and the equipment's role during large fires and testing.
