We have some/most intersections equipped with Opticom, an optical device that gives us green. Each intersection is $7,000 and each apparatus emitter is $1,000. We are working with Harris County to purchase (ourselves)very high tech systems based on GPS, radio, fiber optics, etc etc. The cost will be more than the Opticom.

Our FD's have the equipment and training for larger buildings, and we also recognize that that every FD is challenged by this type of building/fire. It is very difficult to work in a vertical oven!!!

The mobility issue - if the group is seeking funding via some grant or management district, the fire and EMS services need to be considered because our budgets are strapped and the tax caps hinder our capital expenditures. As all of us are experiencing, costs are going up and up and up and up --

Thank you
Fred Windisch
Fire Chief
Ponderosa FD