Fire Department equipment purchases
Summary
Firefighters get 30 new thermal imaging cameras now, and the CIP discussion covered replacing aging fire hose (some 30-35 years old), med units, gas detectors with failing charging stations, and phasing in diesel particulate filters that cut station exhaust and cancer risk.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Camera purchase approved now; CIP requests include a full fire-hose replacement, a USAR rig trimmed from $2.2 million to $500,000, and med unit refurbishments dropping costs from $500,000 to $360,000 each.
Firefighters get safer, more reliable equipment, and residents get better-protected fire response across all eight stations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Oct 13, 2026
Firefighters get 30 new thermal imaging cameras now, and the CIP discussion covered replacing aging fire hose (some 30-35 years old), med units, gas detectors with failing charging stations, and phasing in diesel particulate filters that cut station exhaust and cancer risk.
Finance Committee - Feb 24, 2026
The Fire Department got approval for a new passenger wagon, audio-video upgrades, and diesel exhaust filtration systems — about $265,000 total, mostly bond-funded.
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