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Commission approves purchase of battery‑operated extrication tools for fire engines

5764846 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved replacing an aging hydraulic extrication set with a battery‑operated cutter, spreader and ram from Impact Rescue at an estimated $50,000; the department said battery tools are stronger, more maneuverable and avoid carbon‑monoxide exposure from gas pumps.

The City Commission authorized purchase of a battery‑operated extrication tool set — cutter, spreader and ram — from Impact Rescue, a sole‑source vendor in Michigan, at an estimated cost…

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