Springfield FD adding small squads
The Springfield Fire Department recently placed an order with Alexis for two compact rescue vehicles designed to work alongside their ambulances. These smaller units, known as squads, will be mounted on Ford F-550 chassis and are expected to help reduce the strain on the department's larger, more costly fire apparatus. According to the StateJournal Register, the initiative aims to optimize the department's resources while addressing the high volume of medical-related calls they receive.
In a recent interview, Fire Chief Ken Fustin explained that these smaller vehicles are intended to extend the operational lifespan of the department's primary firefighting equipment. He noted that approximately 60% of the fire department's calls are related to medical emergencies. As part of last year's budget planning, the city council approved the acquisition of two such rescue vehicles. These were purchased from Landmark Ford and are currently being fitted with custom-built rescue bodies by Alexis Fire Equipment, who provided the lowest bid. The total expenditure for this project amounted to $200,822.
Chief Fustin has also proposed allocating $125,000 in the upcoming budget to acquire another similar vehicle, aiming to have all three units fully operational by the end of December. With these new additions, the department anticipates handling around 4,000 to 5,000 fewer calls annually that would otherwise require the deployment of large fire trucks or engines. In 2011, the fire department responded to a total of 16,431 service calls, with roughly 58%, or 9,527, being medical-related incidents.
For those interested in more details, the full article can be found here. Accompanying this story is an image showing a small rescue body being constructed specifically for the Springfield Fire Department by Alexis Fire Equipment.
[Attached Image: Small rescue body being built for the Springfield Fire Department by Alexis. Alexis photo]
This effort underscores the department's commitment to streamlining operations and ensuring efficient responses to both emergency and non-emergency situations.
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