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Tamarac to buy backup bunker-gear sets for firefighters to reduce contamination risk, chief says

3071290 · April 21, 2025
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Summary

The fire chief outlined a FY25 purchase for 100 additional bunker-gear sets plus 16 replacements, funded in the FY25 budget and intended to follow NFPA guidance to reduce long-term cancer risk among firefighters.

Fire Chief (name not provided on transcript) presented a budgeted purchase to provide each firefighter with a second set of bunker gear and to replace expired gear, citing national firefighter health guidance and operational continuity.

The chief said the FY25 budget includes up to $383,932 for purchasing 100 additional sets and 16 replacement sets, funded through the…

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