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West Chester trustees approve $786,125 purchase of replacement SCBA for fire department
Summary
Trustees approved requisitions that included a $786,125 purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the township fire department; staff cited a new NFPA standard and a 10–15 year lifecycle as reasons to replace equipment now and discussed an exchange program with Butler Tech for paramedic training.
The West Chester Township Board of Trustees approved requisitions Dec. 2 that included a $786,125 purchase from Howe Rescue Systems for replacement self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the township fire department.
Lisa Brown presented several requisitions over $7,500 and identified the SCBA purchase as item 8. During discussion, a fire department representative identified in testimony as "Rick" said SCBA have a useful life of…
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