Rankin County approves extrication tools purchase and tables burn-building project
Supervisors approved the purchase of four battery-operated 'combi' extrication tools for the emergency operations center and tabled a larger turnkey burn-building/training facility proposal pending further drawings and cost options.
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The board approved purchasing four battery-operated combi extrication tools and associated vehicle mounting hardware after staff said such equipment would let EOC-certified crews begin extrication sooner at crash scenes. The lowest quote presented was $46,225 for four units (about $12,000 each) including mounting brackets; supervisors approved the procurement by motion and voice vote.
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