Item G2BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: July 15, 2009
Bulls Item: Yes No X
Division: Emergency Services
Department: Fire Rescue
Staff Contact Person/Ext: Billy Pruitt X 6212
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the
state of Florida, in the amount of $55,470.00 for the purchase of 30 sets of personal protective
ensembles.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, is the sole source stocking
distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the state of Florida. (see attached for
further information).
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTION: See attached.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Chief Callahan concurs with the findings of the Fire Rescue
Apparatus and Equipment Committee and recommends we purchase this bunker gear and continue
with our replacement program.
TOTAL COST:. $55,470.00 INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes X No
141-13001-530520 and 141-11500-530520
COST TO COUNTY: $55,470.00
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes _ o X
APPROVED BY: County Atty
DOCUMENTATION: Uicluded X
DISPOSITION: '
Revised() 1109
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ad valorem taxes
AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #
MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT TO AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA. ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in
the state of Florida, in the amount of $55,470.00 for the purchase of 30 sets of personal protective
ensembles.
ITEM BACKGROUND: During the Fiscal Year 2004 budget process, the Board approved a
program for the ongoing replacement of personal protective ensembles annually.
On November 13, 2003, Chief Clark Martin formed the Apparatus and. Equipment Committee. (See
attached MCFR Informational Bulletin 2003-020) He then tasked the Co3nmittee to conduct a study
to test several different types of firefighting protective clothing, and then make a recommendation
based on which brand best .meets the needs of MCFR, based on cost and effectiveness. The four
major providers of personal protective ensembles were invited to provide their gear to the
department for trial.
In January of 2005, the Committee completed their study and prepared a 2-page document entitled
"Monroe County Fire Rescue Protective Clothing Recommendation 2005" (attached),
recorrunending Lion. Apparel's Janesville Brand to best meet the needs of MCFR.
Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, is the sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's
Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the state of Florida. (See attached sole source letter)
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTION: On July 22, 2003 the Board approved the
replacement of one seventh of the total number of personal protective ensembles annually.
On June 15, 2005 the first purchase of the annual replacement program was made with Municipal
Equipment Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of
Turnouts in the state of Florida, in the amount of $59,312.00 for the purchase of 44 sets of personal
protective ensembles. During the Fiscal Year 2006 budget process, fiinds were appropriated again
for this purpose.
On August 16, 2006 the Board approved to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal. Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in
the state of Florida, in the amount of $55,221.00 for the purchase of 37 sets of personal protective
ensembles.
On May 16, 2007 the Board approved to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment Company,
LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the state of
Florida., in the amount of $72,588.00 for the purchase of 46 sets of personal protective ensembles.
During the Fiscal Year 2009 budget process, funds were appropriated to continue the personal
protective ensembles annual replacement program.
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S
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Municipal Eauibment
Company, LLC
Contract ##
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
7/15/2009 /
Contract Purpose/Description:
Approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC sole
source stocking distributor of Lion's Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the state
of Florida in the amount of $55 470.00 for the purchase of 30 sets of personal
protective ensembles.
Contract Manager: Billy Pruitt 6212 Fire Rescue / Stop 14
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 7/15/2009 Agenda Deadline: 06/30/2009
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ $55,470.00 Current Year
/ Portion: $ _
Budgeted? Yes® No ❑ Account Codes: 1 1500-530520 and 13001-530520 /
Grant: $
County Match: $
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For:
of included in dollar value above
maintenance, utilities, janitoria
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes
Date I Needc
Division Director �o q Yes❑ N
Risk A4ana ement Yes❑ N
O.M.B./PurcH sing �-�� Yes❑ N
County Attorney 0 Yes❑ N
I Comments:
etc.)
Date Out
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May 15, 2009
Captain Billy Pruitt
Monroe County Fire Rescue
490 63rd Street, Suite 162
Marathon, FL 33050
Dear Captain Pruitt, 6 4 5 0
POE AVE
SUITE 300
Pursuant to your request; we presently have one authorized Lion
distributor located within the State of Florida able to provide Janesville
Super Deluxe turnout gear that also provides full cleaning and repair
services on their premises:
D A Y T O N
Municipal Equipment Company, LLC o H 1 0
2049 West Central Boulevard 45414.2655
Orlando, FL 32805
Telephone: 800-228-8448
Your primary contact would be:
John Hogan
Territory Manager
Southern Division
Municipal Equipment Company
(561) 723 - 0108
jhog318633 @aol.com
800.42 1.2 926
Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions at 864-576- C U s T o M E R
6160. S E R V I C E
Sincerely, TOL 800.548.6614
M 937.898.1949
Howard J. Fleming
Regional Sales Manager
FAX 937.415.1994
PROTECTIVE
SYSTEMS
G R O U P
12 Emergency Services
minommmmomm
115 Fire & Rescue District 1
11500 530520 Operating Supplies
02) St a f CI ' S I
ran eaning upp res
9;000.
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
03) Hoses, Tools & Equipment 1
75(0010
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
04) Clothing & Apparel - Volunteers 1
66,060
55,000
55,000
55,000
55,000
05) PPE -New Employees t
15000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
06) Foam 1
1000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
07) SCBA Cylinders Replacement Program 1
25.045
29,045
29,045
29,045
29,045
08) Pager Replacement Program
5 000
5,004
5,000
5,000
5,000
11500 530520 Operating Supplies `
238045 I '`"
238,045
238,045
2
238,045
Notes: 01) Personal Protective Ensemble (PPE) Replacement Program:
($40,000 pproved during FY04 budget process. In order
to replace PPEs every seven years which is the generally accepted
life span, one seventh must be replaced each year, for
an estimated portion cost of $40,000
02) Station Cleaning Supplies: ($9,000) Historical experience.
03) Hose, Tools & Equipment: ($75,000) Replace lost, damaged, or outdated tools and equipment as needed.
04) Clothing & Apparel - Volunteers: ($55,000) New volunteer members PPS's, T-Shirts, and other apparel as needed.
Historical experience.
05) PPE - New Employees: ($15,000) New employees initial issue of personel protective uniform package costs $2,500 x 6
average new employees = $15,000
06) Foam: ($10,000) Historical experience.
07) SCBA Cylinders Replacement Program: ($29,045) To replace SCBA cylinders that reach the end of their service life and
are not eligible for hydostatic recertification. Replace 10% per year of 370 or 37 x $785 = $29,045.
08) Pager Replacement Program: ($5,000) To purchase pagers for new volunteer firefighters, to replace ones outdated or
damaged, and for ongoing attrition. These are not simple alphanumeric pagers, but are 400 MHZ voice pagers used for
alerting fire rescue personnel, primarily volunteers, to calls for service. In support of our volunteer firefigthers, these
pagers are vital to our service and need to be kept on a replacement program to ensure they are replaced as they reach the
end of their service life. We currently have 5 volunteer fire departments with 58 active volunteers most of whom have
assigned pagers. If we replace 10 each year, the entire supply will be replaced every 6 years. Cost $500 per pager
$5,000
11500 530521 Gasoline
01) Gasoline 1 1,391 1,391 1,391 1,391
Notes: 01) Gasoline ($1,391) Historical experience dictates current annual cost $1,210 + 15% = $1,391. The 15% projected
increase in fuels costs per Fleet Management guidance.
11500 530523 Diesel Fuel
01) Diesel Fuel 1 28,750 28.750 28,750 28,750
Notes: 1) Diesel Fuel: ($28,750)`Historical experience dictates current annual cost $25,000+ 15% = $28,750. The 15% projected
increase in fuels costs per Fleet Management guidance.
1.1500 530528 internal Fuel
01) Internal Fuel 1 5,427 5,427 5,427 5,427
Notes: 01) Internal Fuel ($5,427 Historical experience dictates current annual cost $4,719+ 15% = $5,427. The 15% projected
increase in fuels costs per Fleet Management guidance.
11500 530540 Books,pubs,subs,educ,mem.
1,391
28,750
5,427
01) Books, Seminars, Tuition -Career & Volunteer 1 15,900 15,900 15,900 15,900 15,900
02) Annual Fire Conference 1 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
11500 530540 Books,pubs,subs,educ,mem. 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
Notes: 01) Books, Seminars, Tuition - Vol & Career ($15,900) Historical experience of cost to cover volunteer members and
career personnel
02) Annual Fire Conference - ST09, ST10, ST13: ($2,100) To allow department Chief or delegate to attend one conference
NJ per year, registration of $700 each x 3 = $2,100.
11500 560640 Capital Outlay -equipment
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Business Unit Expenditure Detail Item Budget grouped; by Fund;: Business Center
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 200�
Service FY; 2009 ;' FY 201'f FY 2011 FY 2012
Expenditure Detail Item Description Level issue #- Bv,dget Bude Budget Budget
FY 2013
Budget
141 Fire & Ambulance. Distrifi
12 Emergency Services
130 EMS Administration
Variance: 01) Medications & Oxygen: ($26,000) historical experience, continuing increases in drug costs.
13001 530520 Operating Supplies
01) Personal Protective Ensemble (PPE) Replacement 1 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000
19,000
02) Tools & Equipment 1 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
3,000
03) Medical Supplies 1 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
75,000
04) Uniforms - Class A 1 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
4,500
05) Uniforms - Field Personnel 1 16,080 16,080 16,080 16,080
16,080
06) Uniforms - New Employees 1 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
1,950
07) SCBA Masks 1 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
08) Furnishings for New Fire Station 13
2,000
25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
25,000
- 13001 530520 Operating Supplies 146,530 . 146,530 146,530 146,530
Notes: 01) Personal Protective Ensemble (PPE) Replacement Program: ($19,000) Implemente
146,534
uring F u ge process. In
order to replace PPEs every seven years which is the generally accepted life span, one seventh must be replaced each
year, for an estimated portion cost of $19,000.
02) Tools & Equipment: ($3,000) Replace lost, damaged, or outdated tools and equipment as needed.
03) Medical Supplies: ($75,000) Historical experience of expense for various medical supplies for rescue units replenished
weekly as needed.
04) Uniforms - Class A: ($4,500) Employees with 3 years or more service wear Class A Uniforms. In FY09 six employees
will meet that criteria @ 750. each = $4,500.
05) Uniforms - Field Personnel: ($16,080) Annual uniforms replacement. 67 employees @ $240 = $16,080.
06) Uniforms - New Employees: ($1,950) New employees uniform package costs $325. x 6 average new employees =
$1,950.
07) SCBA Masks - Allow for possible replacement of EMS masks. Cost is approx. $1,0001each
08) Furnishings for New Fire Station 13: ($25,000) To cover cost of furnishings for the newly built fire station, including
refrigerator, stove, beds, couch, chairs, ice machine, etc.
13001 530521 Gasoline
01) Gasoline 1 2,185 2,185 2,185
2,185
2,185
Notes: 01) Gasoline: ($2185). Historical experience plus 15%, 1,900 x+ 15% = $2,185. The 15% increase is the guidance provided
by Fleet Management.
13001 530523 Diesel Fuel
01) Diesel Fuel 1 33,350 33,350 33,350
33,350
33,350
Notes: 01) Diesel Fuel: ($33,350) Historical experience plus 15%, 29,000 + 15% = $33,350. The 15% increase is
the guidance
provided by Fleet Management,
13001 530528 Internal Fuel
01) Internal Fuel 1 10,019 10,019 10,019
10,019
10,019
Notes: 01) Internal Fuel ($10,019) Historical experience plus 15%,$ 8,712+ 15% = $10,019. The 15% increase is the guidance
provided by Fleet Management,
13001 530540 Books,pubs,subs,educ,ruem.
01) Specilized EMS Training 1 2,250 2,250 2,250
2,250
2,250
02) EMS Recertification Process 1 7,200 7,200 7,200
7,200
7,200
03) Paramedic School 1 12,750 12,750 12,750
12,750
12,750
13001 530540 Books,pubs,subs,educ,mem. 22,200 22,200 22,200
22,200
22,200
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MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC
QUOTE
2049 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805
800-228-8448 Fax:877-775-2448
www.MecoFire.com MunicipalEquip@MecoFire.com Number ' 044290
QUOTED BY... DW QUOTED TO: .CAPT. BILLY PRUITT
ITEM DESCRIPTION ORDERED UM PRICE UM EXTENSION
CSTM-32 JANESVILLE ISODRI SUPER DELUXE 30 EA 1134.000 CA 34020.00
COAT, 32" LENGTH
7.25 OZ. PBl MATRIX PLUS
OUTER SHELL, NATURAL
K7 LINER
CLW753 8" ISODRI OVER TFIE HAND
KE V LAR/NOMEX/SPANDEX
WRISTLETS
CLW207 SEMPER DRI WATERWELLS
LYR224 SEMPER DRI FRONT AND
BACK YOKES SEWN TO THERMAL
LINER
SF200 3" ZIPPER COAT CLOSURE
WITH FR HOOK AND LOOP STORM
FLAP CLOSURE
BE700 SELF MATERIAL BELLOWS
ELBOW REINFORCEMENT
CR216 3" CONTOURED COLLAR WITH
FR HOOK AND LOOP CLOSURE
SC715 6" OUTERSHELL FABRIC
MATERIAL SHOULDER CAP'
REINFORCEMENT
CC702 GOLD POLYMER COATED
ARAMID CUFF REINFORCEMENT
HP567 8.5" X 9" PATCH POCKET
AND HANDWARMER COMBINATION
WITH EXPANDABLE 2" PLEAT SELF
FABRIC 4.5" UP INSIDE ON
POCKET, SELF FABRIC BACKER,
2 PIECES 1.5"X2.75" LOOP ON
THE POCKET AND 2 PIECES
1.5"X2,75" HOOK ON THE FLAP
RP514 3.5"X9"X2" RADIO POCKET
WITH POLYCOTTON FULLY LINED
ALL 3 SIDES INSIDE POCKET,
i PIECE 1 "X2" LOOP ON THE
CONTINUED
MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC
QUOTE
2049 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805
800-228-8448 Fax:877-775-2448
www.MecoF!re.com - MunicipafEquip@MecoFire.com Number' o44290
QUOTED BY.•. DW QUOTED TO.- .CAPT. BILLY PRUITT
ITEM DESCRIPTION ORDERED UM PRICE UM EXTENSION
POCKET AND l PIECE 1 "X2" HOOK
ON THE FLAP, LEFT CHEST
MT548 1 "X3" SELF FABRIC MIC
TAB WITH POLY -COATED ARAMID
INSIDE, LEFT CHEST ABOVE THE
RADIO POCKET
FLS503 1.25"X7" SELF FABRIC
FLASHLIGHT STRAP WITH I PIECE
1 "X2" HOOK ON ONE END AND
I PIECE I "X2" LOOP ON THE
OPPOSITE END, X-STITCHED TO
THE SHELL, ONE 703 HOOK WITH
SELF FABRIC HOLDER RIVETED TO
THE SHELL, 5" ABOVE LOWER
STRAP, RIGHT CHEST
LP15 4" X 15" l-LINE LETTER
PATCH I" ABOVE HEM TRIM
LPV2 HOOK AND LOOP ATTACHMENT
FOR LETTER PATCH
LTSL3YNS 3" LIME YELLOW
SCOTCHLITE LETTERS SEWN ON
THE LP 15 FOR FIREFIGHTERS
NAME
LTSL3YNS 3" LIME YELLOW
SCOTCHLITE LETTERS SEWN ON
THE YOKE "MONROE"
LTSL3YNS 3" LIME YELLOW
SCOTCHLITE LETTERS SEWN ON
2ND LINE "COUNTY" CENTERED
BELOW "MONROE"
CT204-PTY 3" NYC VENTILATED
LIME YELLOW SCOTCHLITE
TRIPLE TRIM
HL02 HANGER LOOP
BHS020 FIREFIGHTER RECOVERY
HARNESS
CONTINUED
MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC
2049 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805
800-228-8448 Fax:877-775-2448
www.MecoFire.com -- MunicipalEquip@MecoFire.com
QUOTE
Number.':.':
044290
Date::;
06/18/09
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Ship To MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE Bill To MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
5 13483 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
490 63R➢ STREET, SUITE #162 490 63RD STREET SUITE 162
MARATHON, FL 33050 MARATHON, FL 33050
REFERENCE # ` EXPIRES SLSP TERMS WH ... FR> 1GHT . SNIP VIA
08/18/09 90 NET 10 DAYS 01 PREPAID UPS
QUOTED BY:., DW QUOTED TO:... CAPT. BILLY PRUITT
ITEM DESCRIPTION ORDERED UM PRICE UM EXTENSION
PSUM JANESVILLE ISODRI SUPER PANT
7.25 OZ. PBI MATRIX PLUS
OUTER SHELL, NATURAL
K7 LINER
FLY203A STANDARD ZIPPER PANT
CLOSURE WITH FR HOOK AND LOOP
STORM FLY CLOSURE
TUP506 1/2" X 8.5" SELF FABRIC
POSTMAN TAKE-UP STRAPS,
2 BARTACKS, 5/8" .POSTMAN
SLIDES
KP675 GOLD POLY -COATED ARAMID
BELLOW KNEE PATCHES WITH TWO
LAYERS GIC E-88 FOAM PADDING
PC504 GOLD POLYMER COATED
ARAMID CUFF REINFORCEMENT
FBP651 10"X10"X2" FULL BELLOW
POCKET WITH KEVLAR TWILL
FULLY LINED ALL 4 SIDES,
I PIECE I"X10" LOOP ON THE
POCKET AND 3 PIECES l"X3"
HOOK ON THE FLAP, LEFT THIGH
BDP775 10"X I 0"X2" SPLIT BELLOW
POCKET WITH KEVLAR TWILL
FULLY LINED ALL 4 SIDES,
I PIECE l "X 10" LOOP ON THE
POCKET AND 3 PIECES I "X3"
HOOK ON THE FLAP, RIGHT THIGH
LGT000 STANDARD LEATHER LEG
TABS WITH SNAPS
PTC4-PTY 3" VENTILATED LIME
YELLOW SCOTCHLITE TRIPLE TRIM
AROUND THE CUFFS
PM0542 BOOT CUT PANT LEGS
30 1 EA I 687.000 j EA j 20610.00
CONTINUED
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MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC
2049 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805
800-228-8448 Fax:877-775-2448
www.MecoFire.com -- Muni6
Ship To: MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
s
490 63R➢ STREET, SUITE 9162
MARATHON, FL 33050
REFERENCE #: EXPIRES SLSP TERMS
08/I8/09 90 NET I O DAYS
QUOTE
..QUOTED:BY, DW QUOTED TO:. CAPT. BILLY PRUITT
ITEM DESCRIPTION ORDERED UM PRICE UM EXTENSION
JASB342 SUSPENDER, BLACK, NON -STRETCH 30 EA 28.000 EA 840,00
42",METAL LOOPS,H-BACK,TRAD+SU
PRICES QUOTED INCLUDE FREIGHT
55470.00
15C " TAX FREIGHT TOTAL
.00 .00 .00 55470.00
THIS QUOTE IS VALID FOR DAYS
FY2004 Fire Rescue Services Prioritized Additions (Wish List)
Priority 1 Items
Item:
Replacement personal protective ensembles (PPE)
Need:
PPEs for structural firefighting, even with limited exposure to fire combat, have a shelf life that
renders the thermal and vapor barrier protection ineffective at the expiration of that shelf life.
Seven years is the generally accepted life span of PPE. We currently have members wearing
PPE in excess of twice the shelf life. This budget amount needs to be in place for every year,
adjusted for inflation, to enable Fire Rescue to annually replace one seventh of the PPEs in the
stations.
J 300
Estimated FY2004 Cost: District I: $ 73,080 J 1500
District 5: $ 1.3,920
Total: $ 87,000
1 sr- 'C : 16 76
I� S-00 G 3, cgs %
1,300 / C;�d, 1%0
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07/22/2003 2003/181
Fire Chief, Clark Martin addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the request from District I in the
amount of $92,250 for replacement of all self contained breathing apparatus throughout Monroe
County. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board discussed two additional firefighter positions to be assigned to Fire Station 17
(Conch Key). Andy McBroom, representing the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County
addressed the Board_ Action is taken later in the meeting.
The Board discussed replacement of personal protective ensembles. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the request from
District I in the amount of $73,080 for the replacement of personal protective ensembles (PPE).
Roil call vote was unanimous. 3
The Board then returned to the discussion of the two additional firefighter positions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the
request from District 1 in the amount of $128,570 for the two additional firefighters to be
assigned to Fire Station 17 (Conch Key). Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
approve the tentative budget request for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 of the Fire & Ambulance District
1, as amended by the above adjustments approved by the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous,
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors was adjourned.
The meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
Fire Rescue
The Board then discussed fire and rescue services for the incorporated areas. Motion was
made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded, by Commissioner McCoy to approve the request for
District 6 in the amount of $27,750 and Countywide in the amount of $17,250 for replacement of
all self contained breathing apparatus throughout Monroe County; and the amount of $13,920 for
District 6 for the replacement of personal protective ensembles (PPE); and the tentative budget
request for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 of Fire Rescue, as amended by the above adjustments. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Public Safety
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by
I am pleased to announce the formation of the department's Apparatus and Equipment Committee.
This committee will be meeting periodically as required to accomplish the following tasks:
• Draft or review specifications for new fire rescue apparatus and make
recommendations of new types to be explored.
Review of equipment specifications for equipment to be carried on fire
apparatus or ambulances.
• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment or protective clothing,
other research and development as assigned by Fire Rescue
administration.
• Quality review of apparatus maintenance services.
The standing committee consists of the following members:
Ike Beal
Casey Kyburz
Cassie Lamperti
Peter Lubert
Rob Burley (non -voting member, advisory only)
In addition, the department chief, or his designee, will be appended to the committee when specific
apparatus is being designed/considered for his/her specific station.
All members of Monroe County Fire Rescue are encouraged to contact a committee member of their
choosing to relate concerns about apparatus or equipment needs.
Monroe County Fire Rescue
]Protective Clothing Recommendation 2005
Conducted by the Apparatus and Equipment Committee
Committee Members:
Cassy Lamperti FF/EMT, Committee Chairperson
Rob Low Battalion Chief of Training
Pete Lubert Captain of Logistics
Casey Kyburz FF/PM
.fames Griffeth FF/EMT
Paul Ross Paramedic
Other employees assisting with evaluation:
Manny Leon FF/EMT
David Alan FF/EMT
Committee Recommendation
This Committee recommends the purchase and distribution of the Lions Apparel
(Janesville) Protective Clothing Ensemble.
After weighing all the considerations for,our personnel in the field we found the
Janesville to be of higher quality, the service provided to be exemplary, and the needs of
our department indicated a strong consideration for custom sized and constructed gear.
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Methodolov
The Process for evaluating the protective clothing proceeded as follows:
1. Test sets of gear were acquired from the following manufacturers; Globe,
Morning Pride, Quaker, Lions Apparel.
2. Each set was issued to a field member to evaluate, and was put into service.
I After approximately 5 months of service each member was requested to write an
evaluation of the gear they were issued. They were asked to detail the training and
calls they participated in while evaluating the gear. Each set of gear was used in a
minimum of one live burn training.
4. All vendors that supplied gear were invited to the training facility to discuss and
exhibit their products, all field personnel were also invited to attend.
5. The committee discussed all information gathered over the evaluation period and
voted in majority to recommend the Janesville gear.
Evaluation Observations and Cipmments
Both the Globe and Janesville gear excelled in short drying times after washing and use,
as well as wicking of perspiration from the body. Mobility was not significantly restricted
by the Globe, Janesville, or Quaker gear. All sets of gear had equal heat protection
capabilities. There are significantly more construction and accessory options with the
Janesville gear and service has been out standing. Quaker and Janesville both offer
custom sizing options as well as custom construction options. Janesville offers specialty
constriction options such as a Firefighter rescue strap and sewn in harness. The stitching
quality of the Janesville gear is far superior under heavy use.
Recommended Specifications
- Commando Coat (Custom)
- Super Pants (Custom)
- Glide Center Cut Thermal Liner system
Cross -tech Moisture Barrier
- Vented Moisture Barrier
- Natural PBI Matrix Outer shell with Rip Stop
- Polymer Coated Aramid Reinforcernents ( Knees, Elbows)
- 3M Scotch-Lite Reflective Material
- Firefighter Recovery Harness
Single Radio Pocket with lapel mic strap on right side
- Jacket Pockets (optional on one side or both, selected by employee)
- Sewn in Harness (Optional for USAR members)
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