Nashua Fire Rescue Steven G. Galipeau
Administrative Office ine eos
70 East Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 FAX (603) 594-3654
www.nashuafire.com GalipeauS@NashuaNH.gov
To: Daniel Kooken, Purchasing Manager
From: Brian D. Rhodes, Assistant Fire Chief
Date: February 10, 2017
Re: Request to donate surplus equipment
Mr. Kooken,
Nashua Fire Rescue (NFR) has been approached by Mr. John Healey of Errol, NH inquiring if
we would be interested in donating one of our 20+ year old hydraulic rescue systems to the Errol,
FD. Mr. Healey is a retired Battalion Chief from Providence R.I. and part-time resident of Errol.
The Town of Errol has approximately 310 residents and is protected by a volunteer FD with
extremely limited means and no hydraulic rescue tool capabilities. In 2016 NFR was fortunate to
receive a federal grant that allowed us to replace our 20+ year equipment. We were able to
reduce the purchase price of the new systems by trading in our old equipment. Unfortunately
they would not honor all of our old equipment in trade. This equipment has been removed from
the asset rolls of the city and has fully depreciated. Do to the age and current state of technology
this equipment offers the city no possibility of financial compensation. We are confident this
equipment is serviceable and would provide the citizens and visitors of Errol with enhanced
capabilities for motor vehicle extrications and industrial accidents. I respectfully request your
consideration in this good will donation and would be glad to provide more information if
needed. The Board of Fire Commission granted their approval for this request at the February 6"
Meeting.
Regards,
Brian D. Rhodes
Assistant Fire Chief
