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Charleston committee approves purchase of 73 turnout gear sets for fire department
Summary
City of Charleston finance committee approved Resolution 25-44 to buy 73 sets of turnout gear from Whitner Public Safety for just under $250,000 to provide a second set for firefighters; the department estimates a need for about 100 sets overall.
The City of Charleston Finance Committee on May 19 unanimously approved Resolution 25-44 to purchase 73 new sets of turnout gear for the Charleston Fire Department.
Mr. Wood told the committee the purchase from Whitner Public Safety totals just under $250,000 and is intended to provide a second set of turnout gear for department members. The fire department estimates it ultimately needs about 100 sets; the approved purchase covers 73 sets now, and remaining sets will be funded in future budget cycles or by redeploying gear retired by members.
The committee moved the resolution and approved it by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: Replacing and augmenting turnout gear preserves firefighter safety and operational readiness; the procurement represents a near-term capital outlay that the finance committee authorized under existing budget allocations.
Next steps: Procurement will proceed with Whitner Public Safety under the terms presented to the committee.
