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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: John Gilbert, Deputy Fire Chief
DATE: March 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) Bullard QXT Thermal Imager bundles for the Aurora Fire Department from Dinges Fire Company, Amboy IL. In the amount not to exceed $ 37,975.00
PURPOSE:
To replace outdated and nonfunctioning existing thermal imaging cameras in frontline fire apparatus.
BACKGROUND:
Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) are a critical component of interior firefighting, the TIC allows the firefighter to locate trapped victims, identify the seat of the fire and hot spots in hidden voids.
DISCUSSION:
Currently all 12 AFD frontline fire apparatus are equipped with Bullard thermal imaging cameras, the existing cameras are several years old, some are nonfunctioning and all do not offer the benefits of newer technology. Beginning to replace these cameras will allow for safer operations on fire scenes.
The new cameras will fit the current chargers/equipment.
This project is an approved decision package for the 2018 budget year, funds are available in the SHAPE fund account # 255-3033-422.61-52
Dinges Fire Company is the authorized distributor for Bullard equipment for the City of Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The potential exists to allow more rapid identification of victim location and fire location with technological advances in newer TIC.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Aurora Fire Department be authorized to purchase five (5) Bullard QXT Thermal Imager Bundles from Dinges Fire Company in the amount not to exceed $37,975.00.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) Bullard QXT Thermal Imager bundles for the Aurora Fire Department from Dinges Fire Company, Amboy IL. In the amount not to exceed $ 37,975.00.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has...
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