Special Order 08-03, Hi-Vis apparel

Due to a change in Federal highway safety law, the RFD has implemented a Special Order mandating the use of high-visibilty safety vests when operating on any roadway. The only exception to their use will be in situations involving fire or hazardous materials, where use of the vest may expose the wearer to further dangers. Vests have been placed on all apparatus.

RFD members are advised to consult their email, departmental mailboxes, or the bulletin board for further information. (For any members who did not receive today's email, please contact C9 to update your email address.)

Preconstruction Conference

From E-One 2008

Today the Truck Committee completed the pre-construction conference for Engine 1 at the E-One plant in Ocala, FL. Every item was considered and reviewed in the day-long meeting, to ensure that the truck we get is the exact item we've ordered. This isn't exactly like building a pickup truck!

We've now reviewed and approved the plans, so the project can join the production schedule. Tentative delivery time is currently in the May/June 2009 area.

The day ended with a tour around the plant, both to observe the operation and to learn from some of the other apparatus present on the line.

Press Release - Seabrook Station Siren Test

From the Rowley Office of Emergency Management:

PRESS RELEASE

The Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant will be testing the network of emergency sirens in Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Oct 25, 2008, at 1230 pm. During this test all sirens will be activated simultaneously.

While the Town of Rowley falls outside of the Emergency Protection Zone, and there are no sirens located in the Town of Rowley, some areas of the town may hear the audible sound of these sirens.

Please keep in mind that this is a test and a test only. If you hear these sirens you should listen to the Emergency Broadcast Network (local radio and TV stations) and if there is an emergency you will be given important information.

If you have any questions about this test please contact the Emergency Management Director at 978-948-3812. Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM

Sincerely,


James C. Broderick
Fire Chief/EMD
Town of Rowley

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.