Authorize Donation of Hurst Extrication Tools to the Anoka County Fire Training Academy

In the early 1990's the Ramsey Lions donated monies to the city of Ramsey for the purpose of purchasing a set of Hurst Extrication Tools. Until this point Ramsey Fire Department did not provide extrication services. With this equipment, the Ramsey Fire Department began responding to and providing vehicle extrication for victims in auto accidents. In 2007 this equipment was replaced by a new set of tools, but the department kept the original tools for the purposes of training firefighters. Since then, all three stations have had extrication tools provided by funding from the local Lions group. It is the department's decision to train on the equipment used in the field, rather than older tools.

The department would like to donate the original tools to the Anoka County Fire Training Academy for new Firefighter recruits to utilize in their first year of training (including Ramsey Firefighters).

This equipment could be sold for some small revenue, but the Fire Chief is recommending donating the equipment so that both future Ramsey Firefighters and other Firefighters in the county will benefit by their use in the Anoka County Fire Training Academy.

There is no funding for this case. These original extrication tools have been taken off the Capital Equipment listing some time ago as they were completely depreciated.

Authorize staff by resolution to donate the original Hurst Extrication Tools to the Anoka County Fire Training Academy.

Council to authorize/not authorize the donation of Hurst Extrication Tools to the Anoka County Fire Training Academy.