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Fire department asks council to fund lighter technical‑rescue turnout gear for non‑fire incidents
Summary
The fire department requested purchases of lighter, mobile technical‑rescue protective gear designed for vehicle extrication, confined‑space and non‑structural incidents; staff said the gear is roughly half the cost of structural turnout and would complement existing PPE regimes, with planned lifecycle and annual deep‑clean requirements.
Assistant Fire Chief C.J. Alexander briefed the council July 1 on a request to buy lighter technical‑rescue protective ensembles for non‑fire tasks such as vehicle extrication, elevator rescues and other technical responses. He said the suits provide mobility and relief from heat stress while offering protection for non‑thermal hazards.
Why it matters: the lighter gear expands firefighter operational…
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