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County agrees to buy PPE for Salt Creek volunteer crew, up to $35,000
Summary
After testimony from volunteers and state Rep. Bill Aleman, the Natrona County commissioners approved up to $35,000 from the county's one-cent reserve to purchase personal protective equipment for volunteer firefighters serving the Salt Creek/Midwest area.
Natrona County commissioners approved a one-time allocation of up to $35,000 from the county's 1-cent reserve to help outfit volunteer firefighters who respond to range and oil-field fires in the Salt Creek/Midwest area.
The commission's decision follows a public appeal from Rep. Bill Aleman and testimony from local fire leaders pressing for updated protective gear and faster procurement because current supplies are worn and some items are backordered for months. County staff and commissioners emphasized the need for procurement accountability and also discussed working with county fire to secure orders at volume.
Aleman, who spoke to the board at the podium and said he has helped…
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