General Information

This page will illustrate the operational side of BRFPD, the equipment, training, regulatory requirements, and costs associated with keeping the district functional, and able to serve our patrons in the best way possible. The safety of our volunteers is foremost in importance, so training and equipment are critical issues that require continual updating. We apply for many grants in various forms, many require department cost share, to help with the rising cost of doing business, but grants are not a sure thing. Most all major components of the fire protection industry are regulated with length of service limits, and other regulations, which create severe financial hardships on districts to keep up to date on everything.

The departments apparatus inventory, and capabilities, staffing, and training levels have direct impact on our patrons insurance rates. Healthy, functional, Emergency Services agencies are vital for our community safety!

Equipment and Calls

Stations & Equipment

Payton Station

Pine Creek Station

Lindley Lane Station

1975 Mack Tender

1984 Ford Pumper

1986 Peterbilt Tender

1995 Western Star Tender

2009 International Pumper

2018 Ford 300 gal. Command

(Federal Extra Property)

2001 Type 6 Pumper

2004 CAFS Engine

2012 Type 6 Pumper

2023 Call Types

EMS Assist 52

Controlled Burn 10

Building Fire 9

Vehicle Extrication 9

Grass / Brush Fire 10

Dispatched / Cancelled 14

Passenger Vehicle Fire 4

CMV Fire 1

Forest / Wildland Fire 2

Power Line Down 1

Service Call 2

Assorted Other Calls 21

2023 Total Calls 136

10 Year Call Volume

2014 22

2015 48

2016 36

2017 49

2018 66

2019 170

2020 142

2021 90

2022 97

2023 138

Length of Service / Replacement Costs

10 yrs

Structrual Turnouts, jacket, pants. helmet. etc.

$4500 / set

Replace 3 sets per year, $13,500

15 yrs

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Air Bottles

$1000 each, replace 3 bottles per year, $3000

7 yrs

Vehicle tires replace every seven years, (64 in service), irregardless of wear, or miles.

Fuel, oil, service, and repairs on 9 apparatus in service.

1 yr

Insurance costs for buildings, equipment, liability, accidental work place injuries, volunteer life insurance.

$ 24,000.00 plus

Equipment Requirements / Costs

1 yr

Pump test the Structure engines for pump performance.

Annual test $1900

Estimated rebuild cost for pump on 40 yr old truck $15,000 plus.

1 yr

Hose and Ladder Testing

Hose test $2,563

Nozzle test $150

Ladder test $300

1 yr

SCBA flow test $1350

SCBA fit test $500

SCBA compressor annual service $700

1 yr

Annual required testing and rotational PPE equipment replacement $22,613

Equipment Requirements and Costs

Replacement costs for anything in the fire service are extremely high, so for the most part, with a couple exceptions, we rely on used equipment in good serviceable condition. Grants awarded to us will only purchase new equipment, and we greatly appreciate them.

New built type 1 structure pumper engines $400,000 and up if you can get a quote.

New built pumper tenders $400,000 and up.

New built type 6 brush truck engines $140,000 and up.

Used in any of these categories are considerably cheaper, but still run $40,000 and up depending on age and equipment options, and usually have existing issues to contend with.

Federal Extra Property (FEP) engines we have, are for our use with no purchase or lease costs, just maintenance, insurance, etc. These newer units are generally excess Forest Service, or ODF equipment, and work well for us, at minimal cost.

Required equipment, training, and personal protective equipment, testing, and rotational replacements are a huge financial requirement for BRFPD, but very critical, to ensure the safety of our volunteers as they respond to the needs of district patrons!

2024 - 2025 BRFPD ADOPTED BUDGETS

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