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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP — BRONTO SKYLIFT LADDER TRUCK
BACKGROUND:
The purchase of a 118 -foot Bronto Skylift from Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc., is a
necessary apparatus to add to our emergency response fleet. Currently we have a 95
foot platform ladder truck, purchased in 1986, that has met our emergency response
needs during the last 15 years. However, new development in Grapevine in the past five
years has produced a demand for ever-increasing service levels and a need for
specialized equipment and training to serve buildings constructed with the required
setbacks from the street and multiple site elevations. The height and reach capabilities
of the Bronto Skylift will allow the Fire Department to more effectively respond to
emergencies in Grapevine.
The Bronto Skylift is capable of reaching over buildings and parapet walls and setting
the rescue platform on rooftops or balconies. Deployment time of the stabilizer jacks for
this unit is 30 seconds. Our existing ladder requires deployment of four jacks, one at a
time and takes just under three minutes. The Bronto Skylift operates from below -grade
to 118 feet and flowing 2,000 gallons per minute, has a payload in the rescue platform of
1,000 lbs and has a reach capability of 86 feet. This allows for rescue and removal of
multiple victims during emergency operations at hotel and multifamily structures. Our
current ladder truck is limited to operating at grade level to 70 feet and flowing 1000
gallons per minute and has limited reach capabilities especially when compared to the
reach capabilities of the Bronto Skylift.
Should Council agree to this purchase as recommended by City Staff, the existing
ladder will be placed in reserve and will assist us in our effort to lower the ISO rate for
the City during our inspection in February 2003. No additional personnel will be required
to operate this piece of equipment.
Chief Anderson will make a presentation at the Council Workshop detailing the features
and benefits of the Bronto Skylift.
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August 30, 2001 (10:45AM)