Nashua Fire Rescue Brian: Rhodes
Administrative Office es
70 East Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 FAX (603) 594-3654
www.nashuafire.com Rhodesb@NashuaNH.gov
To: Honorable Board of Aldermen
Cc: | Mayor James Donchess, CFO J. Griffin, Treasurer D. Fredette
From: Chief of Department Rhodes
Date: July 2, 2018
Re: AFG Vehicle Award
Honorable Board Members,
We have been notified (verbal) by the federal government that our AFG Vehicle Grant Request
has been approved. Written confirmation should arrive in the next two weeks. This grant is in
the amount of $ 650,000 with a 10% match. The plan for this vehicle (Heavy Duty Rescue style)
is to consolidate the tools and equipment that are currently on three separate NFR vehicles. It is
our intention to trade in two of the vehicles and repurpose one. This new vehicle, as well as the
current vehicles, will not be staffed but will be used on an as needed basis by on duty staff to
enhance our service delivery to our internal and external customers. Upon delivery of this new
vehicle, the listed vehicles would then be removed from our fleet as well as future CERF
liability.
1. T18, IHTSDAAN2YH251955, G10460, Air Unit, FY 20, $77,608.
2. T26, IHTSDAAN71H389335, G04979, Haz-Mat I, FY 21, $ 71,863.
3. T38, IHTWCAAR24J087827, G04965, Haz-Mat IL, FY 24, $ 223,184.
Vehicles 1 and 2 will be traded in towards the new vehicle. The cab and chassis on vehicle 3
will be repurposed for the Fire Alarm Bucket Truck that was due for replacement in FY 18 but
was deferred. This plan will save approximately $ 100,000 on the future replacement of the
Bucket Truck.
I am respectfully requesting funds, not to exceed $ 65,000 for the match. Please reach out if you
need additional information or explanation.
Respectfully,
O.icD Chol
Brian D. Rhodes
Chief of Department
