Committee backs equipment request from Sam Owen/Sandpoint‑area fire partners for FLIR and upgrades
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Bonner County Parks & Waterways reviewed a Sam Owen fire department request for equipment updates (FLIR camera and lighting upgrades), noted a proposed 50% local match, and recommended support letters and a clear scope of operational territory to strengthen the WIF application.
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Parks & Waterways staff summarized a WIF application from the Sam Owen area fire department seeking roughly $40,000 for equipment upgrades, including a forward‑looking infrared (FLIR) camera to improve night and low‑visibility search and rescue.
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