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Rush Valley council approves purchase of replacement SCBA packs, bottles and masks for fire department
Summary
The council voted to buy six refurbished SCBA packs with 12 bottles and six masks after Fire Chief Jason outlined NFPA testing cycles, grant funds and vendor quotes; the purchase will be partly paid with recent county and BLM grant proceeds and will require a budget amendment.
Fire Chief Jason told the Rush Valley Town Council on Jan. 28 that the department needs new breathing equipment and recommended buying six refurbished SCBA packs with 12 bottles and six masks.
"We purchased 10 SCBA bottles in 2022, and those bottles are reaching the end of their service cycle under NFPA testing," Jason said, describing hydrostatic test requirements and software upgrades that make newer packs safer and more usable. He presented vendor quotes and funding options, including a Tooele County automatic aid grant award of $10,708 and BLM grant revenue the department billed to the county of $21,667.60.
Jason gave the council a price comparison: a refurbished option from SCBA Sales & Rentals totaled $28,440 before a 5% discount, bringing the price down to about $27,018; fully new replacement packs would cost roughly $99,835 based on the vendor quotes he reviewed. He also noted the vendor would include a software upgrade (about $500 value per pack) if the department purchased six refurbished units.
The chief told the council the department can use the county and grant funds and then amend the town budget to cover the local share. After council discussion about inventory life, grant timing and logistics, the council approved the purchase by voice vote.
The town will proceed with contracting the vendor, track grant reimbursements and prepare any necessary budget amendment paperwork. The council recording clerk confirmed a fee and procurement steps required for documentation and audit purposes.
The purchase was approved during the meeting; the chief and clerk will follow up on ordering, receipt schedules and accounting for the grant proceeds.
