MDA

On Saturday, August 30, RFD crews participated in the annual MDA Fill the Boot drive, raising $3401 for Jerry's Kids. Way to go, guys, and thank you to all who contributed!

--C9

Selectmen approve purchase of Engine 1

On Monday, July 28 the Board of Selectmen accepted the Truck Committee's recommendation and voted to award the contract for the purchase of a new Engine 1 to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles of Attleboro, MA. Greenwood will supply a 2009 E-One Typhoon rescue pumper, similar in features to our current Engine 3. The new pumper will be slightly larger and feature foam capability for flammable liquid fires.

The final cost to Rowley's taxpayers will be approximately $427,000, which includes the purchase of some loose equipment to fully outfit the new engine. (The voters authorized an expenditure of up to $440,000.)

Delivery is expected in approximately 9 months.

Bid Opening

Bids were opened for Engine 1 this morning.

Base prices:
Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, representing E-One, for a Typhoon custom pumper - $398,854
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, for an Igniter custom pumper - $409,667

Both bids included additional individual line-item prices for optional equipment. The Truck Committee chose to specify in this method to make sure the proposals would fit within the budgeted amount.

The Truck Committee is currently reviewing the proposals for compliance to the specification and for total cost including options. The committee will send a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen, who hope to award the contract at Monday's meeting.

Stay tuned.

Anticipation. . .

Bid opening for Engine 1 is scheduled for 11:00 AM this Tuesday. We know that bid packages were taken out by E-One, Ferrara, Seagrave, HME, and KME.

We'll see what happens.

Firemen's Memorial Sunday

On June 8, 2008 the RFD held its annual Memorial Sunday. Services focus around the Volunteer Firemen's Memorial, and the Honor Roll of deceased members is read. The morning is punctuated by the sounding of Chief's Call on the 'fire whistle' in their honor. It's a moving moment.


The service is led by Chaplain Hagopian, and this year he explained the significance of the Maltese Cross.

Engine 1 bid process

Town of Rowley Board of Selectmen
Request for Bids for
1500 GPM RESCUE PUMPER

The Town of Rowley, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of a new 1500 GPM Rescue Pumper for the Rowley Fire Department. The Bid Documents and Specifications are available in the Office of the Rowley Board of Selectmen, Rowley Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rowley, MA starting on Monday June 23, 2008. Bid documents may be picked up on: Mondays – Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with the exception of Friday, July 4, 2008. A pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Office of the Rowley Board of Selectmen, 139 Main Street, Rowley, MA. Sealed bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Individual bids are to be in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for 1500 GPM Rescue Pumper”. Bids are to be opened and publicly read on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Office of the Board of Selectmen by the Town Administrator and Fire Chief. The contract will be awarded by the Rowley Board of Selectmen to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The Rowley Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids deemed in the best interest of the Town.

David C. Petersen
Chairman
Board of Selectmen

(notice courtesy of the Town of Rowley website)
Dates corrected above.

Cab Ride

Just a little fun filmed from the jumpseat of Engine 4 after the Firefighters' Memorial Sunday services this week. Video of the ceremony will be coming soon; part of the service is already online at the Chaplain's Corner.