First Line Fire Truck Replacement Guidelines

WHEREAS the Fire Underwriters Survey requires that all first line fire apparatus fire trucks for small communities and rural centres be replaced after 20 years in order to retain fire insurance grading recognition for that apparatus; AND WHEREAS fire apparatus in small communities and rural centres is still in excellent condition after 20 years due to very low hours of operational use; the cost to apply for a limited extension past 20 years is not economical; and the cost of replacement of first line fire apparatus every 20 years in onerous on taxpayers: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM lobby for change to the Fire Underwriters Survey requirements for replacement for first line fire apparatus such as fire trucks and other fire fighting vehicles to ease the financial burden to taxpayers in small and rural centres.