2018 Budget by The Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Millstone District #1 – February 7, 2018

Introduction of the 2018 Budget

by

The Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners

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

• ur 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

• f 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

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www.millstonefire.com

Questions and Answers