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Safety committee forwards request to replace expiring firefighter second sets of turnout gear
Summary
The fire department requested funding to replace eight sets of second/backup turnout gear that are expiring in 2026; staff explained cleaning requirements and turnaround time for gear; the committee voted to send the request to the full board.
The Safety Committee considered a request from the fire department to begin replacing second sets of turnout gear that will expire in 2026. A fire department representative (speaker 6) explained the second set is not the primary set but is needed because washing and drying protective gear can take two to three days, and firefighters who lack a second set may be left exposed to contaminants.
“Some of them have expired within the last year as well,” the representative said, adding the department is targeting firefighters first because they are more likely to face contaminant exposure. The representative described the multi-layered construction of turnout gear and said certain components must be cleaned separately and air-dried.
Committee member (speaker 2) moved to send the request to the full board; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript. Staff and committee members noted they would use remaining funds this fiscal year to put a dent in the replacement schedule and include subsequent purchases in the next budget.
