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Council approves phased SCBA replacement for fire department under 10‑year plan
Summary
Council approved purchase of half the city’s self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) inventory for $863,384 as part of a multi‑year replacement schedule; the second half is scheduled in FY26 to smooth capital impacts.
Pearland City Council approved a contract to replace approximately half of the Fire Department’s self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) inventory, continuing a multi‑year capital replacement plan designed to avoid large year‑to‑year budget swings.
Staff report: The purchase, recommended through cooperative purchasing arrangements to ensure compatibility and best price, will replace SCBA currently described as about 15 years old. Staff said the replacement schedule is part of a 10‑year capital plan that staggers purchases; this year’s award covers half the packs and the remainder is scheduled in FY26. The recommended award to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist totals $863,384.
Why it matters: Fire chief and staff explained that older SCBA generations in the fleet create operational inconsistencies — crews using differing pack generations may have different usable air time — and that staggering replacements ensures compatibility with mutual aid partners and reduces budget spikes.
Council action: Council approved the recommendation by recorded vote 7‑0. Staff said the plan will revisit replacements beginning at the end of year 8 in the schedule to maintain a consistent replacement cycle going forward.
Next steps: Execute purchase, schedule deliveries and retire replaced units according to equipment and safety protocols.
