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Council member highlights Fire Department equipment and facility needs
3:35:11
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Council Member Ariola outlines various equipment and facility issues facing the Fire Department, emphasizing the need for upgrades and improvements.
- Mentions antiquated equipment, including rigs over 25 years old
- Discusses deteriorating firehouses and the need for retrofitting to accommodate women firefighters
- Highlights the need for a new system to replace the failing CAD system
Joann Ariola
3:35:11
Additionally, we have equipment that is antiquated.
3:35:17
We have rigs that are over 25 years old.
3:35:20
We have firehouses that are falling apart.
3:35:22
We have, as per my own bill, firehouses that need to be retrofitted for bathrooms and and and changing rooms for women firefighters.
3:35:33
We need a new system to replace the failing CAD system.
3:35:37
So my question is, what are we doing for the fire department this year?
3:35:41
I know, Jacque, when we spoke I said this is a $1,000,000,000 ask because they have not gotten money.