Nampa Squad 51, as the vehicle is designated, is a two-person quick response unit that will be first to respond out of Station 1 (at 923 1st Street South) on medical calls.   

Nampa Squad 51 will be staffed with a driver/firefighter/paramedic and a captain. “While its primary purpose will be medical response, the squad will also be equipped with a small water tank and pump, along with firefighting gear on board,” said Nampa Communications Manager Amy Bowman.

Town Manager Grady Miller told the council staff failed to include an “owner’s allowance” in accepting the bid early this year.

 

The owner’s allowance would be used to cover and change orders or cost overruns. Miller said the allowance was not included because staff expected to be able to keep the project at or below the bid cost.