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Department: Fire (1210) Fund: General (1000) Budget Summary (cont.): The Proposed 2012 Budget increases substantially from the Revised 2011 Budget. This increase is quite large in comparison to previous years and other budgets but it includes full year funding for programs that began mid -year 2011. The recruitment and retention coordinator position, the additional employment benefits for fire fighters and the smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector grant are all budgeted for the entire year in 2012. The department is evaluating the use of a new gel product to suppress fires instead of the foam product they have used in the past. The gel combines water and corn starch to make a fire suppressant material that it is easy to use and biodegradable. The environmentally friendly product costs than the foam option more but appears to do a better job at putting out the fires. The Training expenditure budget includes funding for a Citizens Fire Academy to teach interested residents how the department operates and responds to emergency situations. The Vehicle Maintenance budget amount was reduced in anticipation of routine vehicles maintenance on the department's vehicle fleet. Capital Outlay: The departmental operating capital purchases are as follows Item Hoses and Adapters Radios Carbon Monoxide Detectors Chairs Total 2011 2012 $3,815 $4,000 1,885 800 650 5,700 5,450 The Equipment Acquisition Fund provides funding for the department to purchase a 4 Wheel Drive vehicle in 2011. This truck will have multiple functions as it will be used as a grass fire truck, to haul the department's Boston Whaler boat to water rescue scenes, and accommodate full-time staff vehicle needs. The department will consider both new and used vehicle options when making the purchase to ensure budget compliance while meeting the vehicle use requirements. The 2011 budget appropriations also include the purchase of ten portable radio units.