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Report for January 1971
January alarms totaled three, all of a minor nature with less than
$100 damage. Two alarms were within the Village and one in the Town
of Ithaca. Average response was 18.7 men per alarm.
There were two assists, one an oxygen call and the other investigation
of a ruptured hot water heater to determine if a fire hazard existed.
Engine I encountered some transmission problems and was out of service
for three days. Repairs were completed by American LaFrance under
warranty. The unit is now back in service and performs even better
than new since ALFCO made some factory modifications on the trans-
mission at the time of repair.
The Fire Council met in January to consider the budget for 1971 -72
and made every effort to hold the line. Our budget last year was
$18,400 + $5500 from the equipment reserve fund. This year our request
is for a total of $24,885 as against last year's total of $23,900.
It is planned to be able to reduce our equipment requests after the
1972 -73 budget. At this point in our department improvement program
we should have most of the items recommended for immediate purchase
by the NYFPRO in their 1969 report on our fire defenses. The next
major item being replacement of Engine II in 1974 -75.
The status of the hose dryer, though still uncertain at this point,
is that we will recover $675 from the insurance company and order a
new one for $995 making our share of the costs $320 plus freight.
Ned G. Boice
Fire Chief
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