Number
110959
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
Substitute resolution implementing a footnote to the 2012 Budget relating to a study of increasing the efficiency of fire suppression systems and transportation in the Fire Department.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Fire Department and City Comptroller to conduct a study of ways of increasing the efficiency of fire suppression systems and transportation in the Fire Department. The Fire Department and City Comptroller will submit a report of their findings to the Common Council by March 1, 1012.
Body
Whereas, The Fire Department purchases major firefighting apparatus using vehicle specifications conforming to the standards of the National Fire Protection Association; and
Whereas, The Fire Department maintains a front line fleet of 36 fire engines, 15 ladder trucks and 12 ambulances, and a reserve fleet of 13 engines, 7 trucks and 6 ambulances; and
Whereas, Ultra high-pressure firefighting systems have been used by other fire departments as an alternative to engine and ladder trucks when fighting all fires other than internal structure fires; and
Whereas, Departments using ultra high-pressure firefighting systems mount the systems on pick-up trucks or sport utility vehicles, resulting in reduced capital and fuel expenses; and
Whereas, The vehicles used for ultra high-pressure firefighting systems can also be fitted with medical supplies to allow for deployment to EMT calls; and
Whereas, Structure fires represent approximately 1% of the nearly 67,000 calls for service received annually by the Fire Department; and
Whereas, The Fire Department may be able to increase the efficiency of fire suppression systems, EMT response and transportation by using ultra high-pressure firefighting systems; and
Whereas, The 2012 Budget includes a footnote directing the Fire Department and City Comptroller to conduct a study relating to increasing the efficiency of fire suppression systems and transportation in the Fire Department and to submit their findings to the Common Council by March 1, 2012; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Fire Department and City Comptroller are directed to conduct a study relating to increasing the efficiency of fire suppression systems and transportation of the Fire Department; and, be it
Further Resolved, That Fire Department and City Comptroller shall submit a report of their findings to the Common Council by March 1, 2012.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB135337-2
Rich Watt
11/15/2011