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Council authorizes purchase of firefighter protective clothing under New Jersey state contract
Summary
The council approved a contract under a New Jersey state procurement vehicle for firefighter protective clothing and related equipment. Council members said the purchase was time‑sensitive to meet safety needs.
The Paterson Municipal Council authorized a contract using a New Jersey State contract for the purchase of firefighter protective clothing and equipment for the Fire Department.
The item (agenda item 56) was introduced as a procurement under the state contract to supply protective gear. Council members emphasized the safety needs and the urgency of equipping firefighters. Councilwoman Ruby Cotton said the measure "is by, equipment for our fire department. They need that safety equipment on." The public safety committee had reviewed the item and members said the committee approved the purchase by email because of timing and operational urgency.
Deputy Chief Hall of the Fire Department was present during the discussion and the council moved the resolution to contract for the gear. The council adopted the measure by roll call: eight in favor and one absent.
Why this matters: Protective clothing and turnout gear are regulated safety items; council members described the purchase as needed to keep firefighters safe and maintain department readiness. The purchase used a state contract to accelerate procurement and ensure compliance with specifications.
Vote: Item 56 adopted (yes:8, absent:1).
