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File #: 24-1326    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 10/9/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/28/2024 Final action:
Title: Approval of a purchase of Five (5) Holmatro Rescue Tools from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
Attachments: 1. Siddons Combi Tool Quote, 2. Siddons Sole Authorized TX 2024 2024-01-29 22_20_47
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PRESENTER: Presenter

Matt Bushnell, Assistant Fire Chief

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval of a purchase of Five (5) Holmatro Rescue Tools from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group

 

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DEPARTMENT: Fire

 

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The fire departments five frontline fire engines do not currently have rescue tools capable of performing vehicle extrications leading to delays in providing assistance. In an effort to improve response time, the fire department requested and was granted $74,762.80 to purchase one Holmatro battery operated hydraulic combi-tool for each frontline fire engine. Siddons-Martin Emergency Group is the sole authorized reseller for Holmatro Rescue Tools in the State of Texas.

 

 

ISSUE:

The departments fire engines must currently wait for one of the two ladder trucks to arrive on scene to begin vehicle extrication. Having a hydraulic rescue tool on each engine will allow the extrication to begin sooner.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total cost of the purchase, $74,762.80 was approved in the FY 2025 adopted budget.

 

 

Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this item.