Fleet Overview
Rialto Fire Department
Staff report and request
Fleet Replacement Assessment
Typical front line engine life expectancy is 10 years 125,000 miles.
Typical reserve engine life expectancy is 10-20 years 150,000 miles.
Due to rigorous standards and department diligence, our rigs are reaching their maximum life expectancy.
Age of Engines to be Replaced: 19yrs, 171,756 miles and 16yrs 183,062 miles Condition: Although functioning, need to be replaced due to excessive maintenance costs Annual Maintenance Cost: Current rigs have a combined average total cost of $75,000 annually If not replaced, engine maintenance costs are expected to be 169% greater than those of a new engine’s maintenance costs per year
SWOT Analysis
Revenues
Maintenance Costs
Replacement Strategies (refurb, remount, strategic planning) Stakeholder engagement
Response Plans
Revenues
2014 – Fire Department Staff brought forward Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Revenue Maximization Initiative/Feasibility Recommendations IGT and GEMT programs
This is achieved by leveraging the existing reimbursement programs approved by the federal centers management patients 67% (or 2.3 million dollars) increase over past 5 years
Replacement Strategies
Standardization
Ambulance Remounts
Engine Refurbishment
Competitive bid with National Purchasing Partners
Maintenance Costs and Savings
Response Plans
Data Driven
Mission Centered
Outcome Oriented
Partnerships
Stakeholder Engagement
Needs Assessment
Staff Recommendation