The Town of Brattleboro Fire Department is accepting sealed bids on a 1971 Maxim model “S” fire truck. The truck was refurbished in 1989 to include a new body, air brakes and a 671 Detroit Diesel engine and has a five (5) speed manual transmission. The truck is in fair condition, has 74,300 miles, 513 “truck hours” and comes with hard suction hose. The truck does not hold water. Minimum bid is $2,000. The truck is presently in service and is expected to come available at the end of May.
To view or further information please contact Chief Michael Bucossi @ Brattleboro Fire Department, 103 Elliot St. Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802) - 254-4831 or mbucossi@brattleboro.org. All bids must be received at the above address no later than 9am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 and will be opened at the Town Manager's office on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10am. No faxed or email bids will be accepted. Please mark “Engine 4 Bid” on the outside of the envelope.
The Town of Brattleboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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The Brattleboro Fire Department is accepting sealed bids for a new Ford Explorer Utility Police Interceptor. All bids are due no later than 10am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. A bid package is available by calling Cindy Martel, Office Manager, at 802-254-4831 or stopping at Brattleboro Central Fire Station, 103 Elliot St.
Arson Fires Keep Brattleboro Fire Department Busy
On Friday, March 30th and early Saturday, March 31st, Brattleboro Firefighters were kept busy with a number of arson fires. The fires which destroyed one building belonging to a local business, damaged another building, and destroyed numerous vehicles occurred around the Depot Street, South Main Street area.
As warm weather approaches and more people are out, the Brattleboro Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of these safety tips while walking or bicycling around town
Walk/run on the sidewalk
*Stay on the sidewalks and crosswalks. Avoid walking in traffic where there are no sidewalks or crosswalks.
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*If you have to walk on a road that does not have sidewalks, walk facing traffic. |
Cross at intersections
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*Most people are hit by cars when they cross the road at places other than intersections. |
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Look left, right, and left for traffic
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*Stop at the curb and look left, right and left again for traffic. |
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| *Stopping at the curb signals drivers that you intend to cross. |
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*Cross in marked crosswalks and obey the cross signals. |
See and be seen
| *Drivers need to see you to avoid you. |
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*Stay out of the drivers blind spot. |
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*Make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street. |
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| *Do not let kids play near traffic or cross the street by them-selves. Kids are small and drivers may not see them if they run into the street. |
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*Wear bright colors or reflective clothing if you are walking or running near traffic at night. Carry a flashlight when walking in the dark. |
Brattleboro Firefighters Take Simulator For A Spin
During the week of February 20 the Brattleboro Fire Department hosted a week long drivers training initiative. The Vermont League of Cities and Towns, at no cost to the Town, was on site with their trailer that contains a high tech computer driving simulator. The “cab” can be set up to simulate fire apparatus, police cruisers and dump/plow trucks. The fire department trained with it Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of that week. This is a low risk, high tech way for town employees who operate municipal vehicles to practice their skills in challenging situations and weather conditions generated by the computer. Fire personnel reviewed driving and response policies of the department as part of the training and then “drove” through three scenarios. At the end of the driving sessions each person reviewed the scenario with the trainer as well as a list of “mistakes” (if there were any) that is generated by the computer. This is just another example of how the Town of Brattleboro tries to bring forward the best training possible to their employees which creates a safer work place and better services to the citizens.
Photos
Top left, Captain Ron Hubbard drives an interstate during the night.
Top center, Fire Alarm Superintendant Dale Ship (one of four from Brattleboro Fire trained to control the simulators many scenarios) controls the simulation.
Top right, Captain Hubbard places the appartatus as he pulls up to a simulated motorvehicle accident on the interstate.
Bottom left, Firefighter Greg Seymour navigates through a downtown simulation.
Bottom center, the gauge cluster, steering wheel and other controls are made to simulate lifelike fire apparatus instruments.
Bottom right, Firefighter Mike Heiden responds on icy roads during a snowstorm while his children watch from behind.
