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Chief Cox stated, I think it is great that we have nationally certified professionals responding to <br /> the calls right here in South Bend. The citizens are really very fortunate. In response to resident <br /> feedback, our budget does not have Infant Safe Sleep within our budget however members <br /> within our Department have been trained on those issues. We are incredibly proud to be a part of <br /> the combined CTE Program. The goal each year is to have students get their certifications and <br /> examinations to become Firefighters. This program motivates young students toward a career in <br /> Fire Service. <br /> Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public. <br /> Mark Piasecki, 101 N. Conestoga Lane, stated, I didn't see any evidence for the costs of trucks <br /> and the tower. Where does that come into play? <br /> Chief Cox replied, The Facility was funded by bonds. As for Fire Trucks, we have a long term <br /> fleet replacement program. Depending on what type of vehicle we are needing in a given year, <br /> we decide to either buy or lease. An ambulance could cost$250,000 while a latter truck could <br /> cost$1.1 million. In the EMS Capital Fund there is $2.1 million. That includes the lease and <br /> bond payments. <br /> Sharon Banicki, 3822 Ford Street,asked, Are you still doing your house-to-house fire alarm <br /> battery program? <br /> Chief Cox replied, Yes, we still do that. <br /> Ms. Banicki then asked, Why is the Rescue School losing money? <br /> Chief Means replied, We are not losing money, we have a surplus actually. <br /> Ms. Banicki then asked, What kind of raises is everybody getting? <br /> Chief Cox replied,Negotiations are about to start and that is yet to be determined. <br /> Ms. Banicki followed up, Randy, you're next. What kind of raises are you getting? <br /> Mr. Wilkerson replied, Two percent(2%). <br /> Ms. Banicki continued, So nobody is getting anything special or out-of-line? <br /> Mr. Wilkerson replied,Nope. <br /> Sue Kessim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, stated, I am so impressed with the Fire Department. Do we <br /> break down the calls by what type of call it is? <br /> Chief Cox replied, We do analyze the calls and break it down by type. <br /> 6 <br />