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Wayne County approves SCBA purchases and OKs intent to order LUCASTM CPR devices, service plan
Summary
The board approved replacement breathing apparatus for fire stations and authorized intent to order LUCASTM automated CPR devices and renew a protection/maintenance contract for Stryker equipment; staff said many existing units exceed NFPA guidance and parts are no longer available.
Fire Chief Jerry Hefner presented a request to replace largely out‑of‑date self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) across county fire stations, describing operational and safety issues tied to multiple brands and aging cylinders and highlighting that many packs exceed NFPA guidance for end‑of‑life. Hefner said parts for older brands are difficult to obtain and interoperability problems create safety risks on scene.
Hefner presented vendor pricing showing an option for 10…
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