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Council approves $381,107.36 purchase of 35 Scott X3 Pro SCBAs after FEMA grant covers most cost
Summary
Andover’s council approved the purchase of 35 Scott X3 Pro self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and associated equipment from Feld Fire after staff said a FEMA grant would cover $315,630.47 and the city match would be $65,476.89; Chief Chad Russell said firefighter testing and NFPA guidance drove the recommendation.
The Andover City Council voted 5-0 to approve a purchase not to exceed $381,107.36 for 35 Scott X3 Pro self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and associated equipment, after the fire department secured FEMA grant funding to cover most of the cost.
Fire Chief Chad Russell told the council the department’s current units were purchased in 2012 and that National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidance requires retirement of some components at 15 years. "I need to…
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