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Committee reviews capital requests for vehicles, radios, tablets and rescue gear
Summary
Fire and ambulance leaders asked the committee for a 4x4 suburban replacement, eight tablets and mounts, a secure supply cabinet, digital radios, a power-load stretcher lift and additional water-rescue suits; officials said some items improve safety and reduce physical strain on responders.
Chief Ted Stranahan laid out capital needs for apparatus and equipment, including replacing a suburban with a new 4-wheel-drive vehicle and acquiring a power-load stretcher lift that "will save their backs." He said the department needs eight tablets and mounts (they currently have three) and at least two digital radios to support modern communications.
Stranahan also described a secure cabinet for supplies (13 shelves, 69 bins, four drawers) and requested additional water-rescue suits in sizes smaller than the current XL-only stock. The chief framed these requests as both operational upgrades and safety measures; committee members asked staff to include estimates in the capital plan for later review.
