Introduction of the 2018 Budget by The Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners Millstone District #1 – February 7, 2018
Mission Statement “It is the mission of the Board of Fire Commissioners to provide fire protection, fire prevention, and emergency response services to all citizens and property located in Millstone Township. Through incident response, public education, and code enforcement, we will provide the residents of Millstone Township with the highest quality of service possible consistent with the prudent utilization of public funds. We are dedicated to respect, integrity, leadership, and accountability amongst ourselves to insure that our career and volunteer firefighters are properly trained and equipped to serve our community.”
Presentation Agenda • History of Fire District • Station Staffing And Equipment • Accomplishments of 2017 • Challenges and Objectives for 2018 • 2018 Budget Summary • 2018 Truck Referendum • Questions & Answers
Proudly Serving Millstone For Over 75 Years! 1938 - Millstone Township Fire Department is Founded 1941- New Firehouse is Constructed (which is now Community Center)
A History of Service 1977 - Current Firehouse is Constructed 1979 - Fire District #1 is Established
Saving Lives and Property Since 1938 1999 - First Career Firefighters Hired
Station 32-1 Staffing • 10 Full-Time Career Firefighters & Officers (9) *Comparison Figures from 2017 • 23 Active Volunteer Firefighters & Officers (23) • Supported by: 4 - Probationary Firefighters (2) 3 - Support Members (1) 25 - Ladies Auxiliary (25) 1 - Junior Firefighters (6)
Station 32-1 Equipment 32-74 1997 International Engine 32-75 2008 Pierce Engine 32-85 1993 International Rescue Truck 32-90 2000 American LaFrance Tele-Squirt 32-94 1991 Dodge Ram 350 Brush Truck 32-95 2001 International Tanker (2000 gal.) 32-96 1990 Mack Engine and Tank Trailer (6000 gal.) Plus a complement of 3 command/utility vehicles and DECON trailer.
Accomplishments of 2017 768 Total Incidents (762) 25 Structure Fires (19) 91 Mutual Aid Responses for Neighboring Communities (87) Ephraim Road
Accomplishments of 2017 Mutual Aid - Manalapan
Accomplishments of 2017 122 Motor Vehicle Accident Calls (142) • 7 Requiring Extrication (19) • 9 Vehicle Fires (11) Perrineville Road
Accomplishments of 2017 Perrineville Road
Accomplishments of 2017 Route 33
Accomplishments of 2017 Route 195
Accomplishments of 2017 Route 537
Accomplishments of 2017 288 EMS Assists Under First Responder Program (267) 4 Medivac Helicopter Landing Zone Assistance (5) 6 Successful Uses of Narcan (5)
Accomplishments of 2017 44 Power Lines Down/Electrical (56) 15 Brush Fires (21) 22 CO Detector Activations (4 calls with high readings) (18) 14 HazMat Incidents (15)
Accomplishments of 2017 Additional Accomplishments • Hired Two New Career Firefighters • Entered into Shared Services Agreement with Roosevelt Firefighters Matt O’Brien and Brian Yockman
Training and Drills for 2017 1989 Hours for Drills/Preparedness 605 Hours for Classes/Training 2595 Total Hours
Accomplishments of 2017 Fire Prevention and Safety Activities 400 Fire Inspections 107 Smoke Detector Compliance Inspections 6 Fire Investigations 20 Station Tours/Public Education Programs • CPR Training for Township Employees and Recreation Department • Free Home Fire Prevention and Inspection Program • Free Barn Fire Prevention and Inspection Program
Community Outreach • Fire Prevention Week Programs at Schools • Operation Santa • Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Halloween Parade • Holiday Tree Lighting
Community Outreach • Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Sale • Junior Firefighters Auxiliary Program • Fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. • MOMS Club of Millstone Township • Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts • Sponsorship of Little League
Launched a New Millstone Township Fire Company Volunteer Recruitment Campaign • Developed a New Slogan and Brand • Added a Recruitment Section to Fire Company Website • Enhanced Social Media Presence • Created a Recruitment Brochure Eleven recruit inquiries have been received so far!
Challenges for 2018 • Increased Operational Costs • Administration ($8,000) • Salaries ($10,000) • Pension Contributions ($18,000) • Misc. Operating Expenses ($20,000) • Purchase of New Portable Radios ($30,000) • Replacement of Aging Fire Fighting Apparatus ($878,000) • Additional Fire Fighting Equipment ($90,000)
Meet the Proposed New Pierce Velocity Rescue Pumper
Meet the Proposed New Pierce Velocity Rescue Pumper • Multi-functional vehicle • Pumps 1,500 gallons of water per minute and stores 750 gallons • 750-square-feet of storage for firefighting and rescue equipment • Two foam systems enhance the ability to fight more types of fires. • Replaces two vehicles, each more than 20 years old • Single truck purchase costs no more than $878,000. Replacing both current vehicles separately would cost $1.3 million+ • Single truck response improves response time, increases efficiency.
Meet the Proposed New Pierce Velocity Rescue Pumper • Voter approval on Feb. 17 would allow the purchase of a Pierce Velocity Rescue Pumper. Your fire department needs your support. • Careful budgeting means NO TAX INCREASE is needed to make this investment in safety.
Summary Total Budget for 2018: $2,211,788 $218,788 More Than Requested in 2017 ($1,993,000) Two Questions on the Ballot: First Question - Budget Authorization of $1,839,523 to be Raised by Taxation $4,467 Less Than Requested in 2017 ($1,843,990)
Summary Second Question – Truck Referendum Shall the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to purchase one new custom built combination rescue/pumper fire engine at a total cost not to exceed $878,000 and to issue bonds or notes to enter into a lease/purchase agreement to pay the costs thereof ?
Summary Proposed Local Fire Tax Rate – $.0986 per $100 of Assessed Value ($.1001) No Increase in the Tax Rate Tax Rate Flat Due To: • Utilization of $150,000 of surplus from 2017 budget. • Use of $142,365 from Capital Reserve towards the purchase of new truck • Rollover of debt service payments • Additional $30,000 revenue from shared services agreement with Roosevelt
Benefits to Millstone Township • Fiscal Responsibility & Stability • Continued Fire Protection and Public Safety Services to Meet the Needs of Millstone Township • Improvements in Emergency Response, Protective Equipment, and Training • Replacement of Two 20-Year Old Fire Trucks with One Multi-Purpose Vehicle • More Cost Efficient Vehicle Operation and Maintenance
If the Budget Does Not Pass……. • Lack of Necessary Equipment and Supplies • Reduced Training and Preparedness • Deferred Maintenance Leading to Reliability Issues • Service/Firefighter Reductions • Difficulties with Volunteer Recruitment and Retention • Longer Response Times • Higher Insurance Rates
If the Referendum Does Not Pass……. • Continued Reliance on Two Aging Emergency Response Vehicles • Reliability Issues • Longer Incident Response Times • Expensive Maintenance and Repair Costs • Second Referendum to Seek Voter Approval
2018 Budget Vote and Election Budget Vote, Truck Referendum, and Commissioner Election SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 2:00 PM to 9:00PM at the Clarksburg Firehouse 461 Stagecoach Road www.mtbofc.com or www.millstonefire.com
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