Township Considers $161,346 for New Ladder Truck Equipment
The Plainfield Fire Department has requested approval to spend $161,346 to purchase equipment for its new ladder truck, which is expected to be delivered in late 2026. The request was on the Board of Trustees' June 8 consent agenda. According to the fire chief, buying the equipment in advance would help avoid delays in putting the new truck into service and could save money. The proposed purchases include hoses, thermal imaging cameras, rescue tools, and medical equipment.
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published Jun 5, 2026
- Listed for a meeting from agenda · published Jun 5, 2026
This item appeared at a past meeting, but minutes or final action evidence are not in the local record yet. Action may have been taken not yet represented here.
Key facts
- The total requested amount for the equipment is $161,345.57.
- The equipment is for the Fire Department's new ladder truck (Ladder 3), which is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- The Fire Chief's rationale for the advance purchase is to manage extended lead times and buy before potential price increases.
- This list of equipment is not exhaustive, and additional smaller purchases may be required later.
- The request appeared on the consent agenda for the June 8, 2026 Board of Trustees meeting.
Discretion or exceptions
- The Fire Chief noted that this list of equipment is not all-encompassing and that smaller purchases may still be needed to fully outfit the truck when it arrives.
Who could be affected
- Plainfield Township taxpayers
- Residents who rely on Fire Department services
What could change
- The equipment list includes dozens of items such as thermal imaging cameras ($21,996), an extrication/rescue tool ($18,995), 1,200 feet of large diameter hose ($13,416), and drone deployment equipment ($13,353).
- According to the Fire Chief, some items are from sole-source vendors, which occurs when only one manufacturer or vendor for a specific product exists.
What to watch
- What is the total anticipated cost to fully equip the new ladder truck, including items not on this initial priority list?
- From which township fund would this expenditure be paid?
Questions to check
- The provided documents do not specify the funding source (e.g., general fund, capital improvement fund) for this expenditure.
- The total final cost may be higher, as the Fire Chief noted that the current list of equipment is not all-encompassing.
Supporting records
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Approve ladder truck equipment purchases in the amount of $161,345.57
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Ladder 3 Equipment List | Item | Type | EstimatedCost | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------| | AED | Medical Equipment | $2,500.00 | | ASHERVests | Rescue | $3,600.00 | | Cones | RequiredEquipment | $690.00 | | Cut-off SawBlades | RequiredEquipment | $560.00 | | DroneDeploymentEquipment-Screens /Mounts/ Inverter (In placeof…
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MEMORANDUM DATE: 6-1-2026 TO: Cameron VanWyngarden, Township Superintendent FROM: Kyle Svoboda, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Approval For Ladder Truck Equipment Purchases The Plainfield Fire Department's new ladder truck (Ladder 3) is currently scheduled for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2026. In preparation for placing the apparatus into service upon delivery, I am requesting approval to begin purchasing equipment n…
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Approve ladder truck equipment purchases in the amount of $161,345.57 Approve ladder truck equipment purchases in the amount of $161,345.57
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