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Firefighter Breathing Apparatus Replacement
Summary
The fire department's air packs expire in 2027 and parts are no longer available. A $770,000 federal grant application with a $70,000 city match could cover the replacement; otherwise the city faces a $1.2 million budget request.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A $70,000 local match if the grant is awarded, versus a $1.2 million capital request if it isn't.
✅Who benefits
Firefighters get safe, current breathing equipment, and residents get better-protected emergency response.
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