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Fire chief warns protective gear expiration and radio replacement will push costs
Summary
The fire and forestry budget review flagged mandatory replacement cycles for turnout gear and upcoming radio and communications replacements tied to prior grant purchases, prompting a request to allocate funds for staggered replacement rather than large one‑time hits.
Dean, speaking for the fire and forestry portion of the budget, urged the board to plan for steady replacement of turnout gear, radios and other communications equipment rather than assuming one‑time grants will cover future costs. He said the State Department of Labor and National Fire Protection Association guidance effectively require replacing turnout gear after ten years, regardless of apparent condition. “You gotta get rid of it,” Dean said. “If it's over 10 years, it's gotta go.” Dean said the town will…
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