Have you seen the latest edition of the Cape Courier? Check out FF/EMT Mara DeGeorge’s latest article where she navigates the process we used to replace our 26 year old apparatus.
“If you ever want to see some excited firefighters, buy them a new truck. Cape Elizabeth Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrival of its new ladder truck. Talk about excitement in the fire house! For 18 months, the Department has been eagerly awaiting its new apparatus. It started with identifying a need. The old truck was 26-years-old. It worked perfectly well and continued to be safe and effective, but was reaching the end of its useful service life. Technology has changed and Cape Elizabeth aims to keep up with the times as best they can in everything they do. From a need, an idea was born. Chief Gleeson began the process of addressing the Town Council to authorize this Capital expense. All of the apparatuses are on a replacement schedule, and the plan assumes a 25-year normal service life. With all Capital expenses, the Town Council must approve the budget, even if it is planned…”
To read the entire article be on the lookout for the latest edition of the Cape Courier in your mailbox this week – or visit: https://capecourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-Feb-19-2020-web.pdf