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Council approves Class B uniforms for volunteer fire department using recruitment funds
Summary
The Ophir council approved up to $2,000 to buy Class B shirts and pants for the volunteer fire department, to be paid from a county recruitment/retention reimbursement check of roughly $2,050; the motion passed after brief discussion about professionalism and recruitment.
The council voted to authorize purchase of Class B uniforms for the volunteer fire department, funded from a county recruitment and retention reimbursement. Council member (speaker 3) moved to approve the purchase and the motion carried; the chair (speaker 2) confirmed authorization "up to $2,000."
Jason, a fire department representative (speaker 5), told the council the department recently received a county reimbursement check and proposed using that money to buy coordinated shirts and pants, nameplates and patches to improve professionalism and help recruitment and retention. "We billed for and got paid out for 2025 and that was $2,050 is what our check was," Jason said, explaining the source of the funds. He estimated about $140 per person for shirts and pants and roughly $40 more per person for nameplates and patches, with an 11-person complement bringing the total to just under $2,000.
Several council members supported the idea as a relatively small investment in morale and community representation. The motion did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript; Chair (speaker 2) announced the motion carried and that staff would ensure purchases do not exceed the approved amount.
The council did not specify vendor or delivery timing beyond noting a preference for the First Tactical brand for price and tax advantages; the fire department will work with staff to finalize ordering and payment.
