From a reader:
Sad state of affairs down at fleet. CFD could use some new rigs.
Archive for October 9th, 2023
As seen around … Chicago
Oct 9
This from Martin Nowak:
New Lenox looking to send out an ambulance for re-chassis.They also received new Tahoes.
NEW LENOX FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING JULY 17, 2023
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NEW LENOX FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF WILL, HELD AT FIRE STATION #1, 261 E. MAPLE STREET, NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS, NI SAID DISTRICT AT 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY THE 17TH DAY OF JULY 2023.FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
The new ambulance we purchased 2 years ago will be in service this week.
The 3 Tahoe’s are in. The 2 chief’s are in service, the BC one is getting lettering.
Budget for 2024 has started so we are working with the Battalion Chiefs on that. Contract negotiations are coming up.NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion/Possible Action – Ambulance Remount
In 2015 we started to re-chassis ambulances to keep up with the vehicle replacement schedule. We would send an ambulance to Lifeline and have them strip it down to the bare metal. Everything would be replaced the flooring, seat cushions, wiring, HVAC.The benefit of sending it to Lifeline is there will be a lifetime warrantee on the box. The HGAC pricing is $277,976.00. This is a savings of $57,000.00 from purchasing a new vehicle. This will come out of the 2024 budget; accountant James Howard recommends paying
cash.
A motion was made byTrustee Difiori seconded by Trustee Scanlan to approve the ambulance remount for est .$277,976.00.
