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Commission approves SCBA, cardiac monitor purchases and accepts NMPRC grant for fire services
Summary
The board approved purchases of self‑contained breathing apparatus and ZOLL cardiac monitors/AEDs and accepted a New Mexico Public Regulation Commission grant to fund SCBAs and $25,000 for volunteer stipends; an interim fire chief contract extension and related procurement scheduling were also addressed.
Doña Ana County commissioners approved several fire‑service purchases and a state grant at their Jan. 13 meeting aimed at modernizing equipment and supporting volunteer and campus fire response.
Interim county fire chief Andy Bowen described a tiered replacement plan for self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) and said New Mexico State University’s fire department should be equipped first to ensure interoperability with Las Cruces…
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