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Ramsey, Nowthen, St. Francis, Oak Grove, and Bethel, Minnesota Feasibility Study for Shared or Cooperative Fire and Emergency Services Bethel's equipment ranges in age from five to 34 years, with an average age of 21 years. While the vehicles are well cared for, a number will be due for replacement in the near future or have already exceeded their service lives. St. Francis Six vehicles constitute the St. Francis fleet of response apparatus. The department operates two engines, two water tenders and two grass trucks along with one rescue vehicle. Figure 30: St, Francis FD Major Apparatus Apparatus Tank Name Year Make Model Type GPM Size Cond. Engine 1 1993 Spartan Toyne Engine 1,250 1,000 Good Engine 2 2000 Spartan Toyne Engine 2,000 1,000 Good Tanker 1 1990 Chevrolet Topkick Water Trash Tender pump 2,000 Good Tanker 2 1998 Chevrolet Topkick Water Tender 500 2,000 Good Rescue 1 2004 Ford F250 Rescue N/A N/A Good Grass 1 2008 Ford F350 Grass High Pressure 300 Good Grass 2 2005 Polaris Ranger UTV 40 98 Good St. Francis fire equipment is in generally good condition and properly maintained. The department's Engine 1 and Tanker 1 are 20 and 23 years of age, respectively and are approaching the end of their service lives. The balance of the apparatus ranges from 5 to 15 years of age. Future Apparatus Serviceability A key consideration in evaluating the feasibility of combining agencies into one or more consolidated entities is the costs that can be expected to be incurred for future replacement of major equipment. Apparatus service lives can be readily predicted based on factors including vehicle type, call volume, age, and maintenance considerations. In the following table, ESCI calculated the average age of fire engines and aerial ladder trucks in the subject agencies, to offer a point of reference when considering future vehicle replacement costs that may be incurred. page 36 e rgerrcy Services 9o1151071g