Parts & Supplies

Resource Management maintains an up-to-date full-service supply depot, using a bar code inventory tracking system, to provide the department's 17 fire stations with household furnishings and station supplies.

Also in the warehouse inventory are:

• All of the suppression equipment, including hoses, nozzles, extrication equipment, and tools.
• A stock of emergency medical service (EMS) supplies and equipment, including a full catalog of equipment for the EMS trainers.
• Personal protective equipment for suppression personnel, including gloves, boots, helmets, and some turnouts.
• Parts and supplies for the repair of fire department vehicles.
• Storing and distribution of all fire extinguishers for City buildings.

The Supply Room personnel are available on a 24-hour basis to deliver supplies for emergency relief of citizens following major incidents including floods, micro-bursts, tornados, and multi-dwelling fires. They maintain containers packed with hammers, nails, tarps, plastic sheeting, and plywood for containment. Commercial vacuums are also supplied for water extraction. Rehab supplies are often supplied to fire fighters on major scenes requiring extended stays.

For more information on the warehouse staff, click here.