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Trenton Fire Department to buy new portable radios after grants fell short
Summary
Fire Chief Anderson requested and the council approved buying replacement Kenwood portable radios and related software to maintain firefighter communications; the purchase will use fund balance and staff will seek grants for future replacements.
Trenton’s City Council authorized the Trenton Fire Department on July 7 to buy replacement portable radios after grant attempts failed to cover the full need.
Fire Chief Anderson told the council the department has older Kenwood portables that are no longer supported by the manufacturer and that parts for repairs are increasingly unavailable. The department said it had applied for grant funding — including a 2024 grant still pending…
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