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Norwich Township approves $207,917 in public-safety equipment purchases including 20 SCBAs
Summary
The Norwich Township Board of Trustees on April 7 approved multiple 2026 capital purchases to replenish public-safety equipment, including 20 MSA SCBAs for $191,840 and seven LifePak CR2 AEDs for $8,902.21; all motions passed unanimously.
The Norwich Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously April 7 to approve a package of 2026 capital purchases intended to update emergency equipment used by local first responders.
Trustee Brian Rothenberg moved and Trustee Trish Barker seconded approval of four vendor purchases, which passed 3–0. The purchases include 20 MSA self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) from Fire Safety Services, Inc. for $191,840.00 and seven LifePak CR2 automated external defibrillators from Cardiac Life Products for $8,902.21; both items were listed in the township's 2026 capital budget.
Administrator Jamie Fisher and Fire Chief Baird provided the board background on calls-for-service and the operational need for the equipment. The board also approved a $2,920.00 repair of an obsolete timer for exterior lights at Station 83 via Yoder Electric and the purchase of three Key Secure 6 Knox Box kits from the Knox Company for $4,255.00. Each item was described to trustees as included in the 2026 budget.
The votes were recorded as: Chair Kelli Arthur Hykes — Yes; Trustee Brian Rothenberg — Yes; Trustee Trish Barker — Yes. Trustees directed staff to proceed with the vendor contracts and budget processing to enable procurement and delivery.
The purchases are intended to align equipment on hand with current safety standards and operational needs; the township did not provide delivery timelines during the meeting.
