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Council schedules update after union and residents raise concerns about bunker-gear distribution
Summary
Following emails from the firefighters' union and public concern, council asked officials to report back on distribution of new firefighter turnout gear; staff said partial shipments and manufacturer lead times have affected delivery and that policy directs decontamination and loaner-gear procedures.
Council directed city staff to provide an update on distribution of firefighter turnout (bunker) gear after public correspondence from the firefighters’ union and follow-up administration emails highlighted delays and concerns.
Chief John Bennett (Chief of Staff) and Chief [Tampa Fire Rescue] Diana Tripp briefed the council. Chief Tripp said the department has received partial shipments from the manufacturer and is completing a staged program to…
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