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Calhoun County approves breathing apparatus and extrication gear for rural fire stations
Summary
The council approved purchase of 12 demo SCBAs (saving about $3,000 each) and a sole‑source $52,637 extrication gear order for the Sandy Run Fire District; both purchases passed by voice vote.
Calhoun County Council voted July 28 to authorize new breathing apparatus and extrication equipment for rural fire stations, including units to outfit two new trucks serving the Sandy Run area.
Bridget, a county staff member who presented the request, said the county can buy 12 demo self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) with under four hours of use, saving roughly $3,000 per unit. She told the council the total cost would be “less than $75,000” and asked for approval for the purchase not to exceed that amount. A council member moved the purchase and, after a voice vote, the motion passed.
Richard, the county administrator, briefed council on a separate invoice for county‑standard extrication gear for the Sandy Run Fire District. He identified Spartan Fire as the vendor and said the item totals $52,637; he recommended approving it as a sole‑source purchase because the vendor supplies specific equipment that makes obtaining three competitive bids difficult. A council member moved approval; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Both purchases were framed by presenters as routine replacements or necessary outfitting for newly deployed apparatus. The council did not request additional bidding or delay; motions were carried by voice vote without recorded roll‑call tallies.
The council’s actions allow staff to proceed with procurement and delivery; no implementation schedule or delivery dates were specified during the meeting.
