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Largo approves $157,500 purchase of replacement firefighter protective clothing; commission clarifies 10-year NFPA limit
Summary
The commission authorized a purchase of firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) from 10-8 Fire Equipment Inc. for $157,500 and discussed replacement policy: the city will not use structural firefighting gear beyond 10 years per National Fire Protection Association guidance; older gear may be marketed for training use.
The Largo City Commission on Jan. 21 approved authorization to purchase replacement firefighter personal protection clothing (bunker gear) from 10-8 Fire Equipment Inc. under a Lake County contract, in the amount of $157,500.
Vice Mayor Holmes asked how the department evaluates…
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