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Council accepts state grant, approves purchase of wildland firefighting gear

Port Richey City Council · July 15, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a state fire marshal grant purchase for 15 sets of wildland firefighting gear, with the city paying $2,001.80 toward the $30,065.80 total; council voted to accept and purchase the equipment.

Captain Quinn presented a grant award from the Division of State Fire Marshals to equip the fire department with 15 sets of wildland firefighting gear. The gear is a lighter, single‑layer outfit intended to allow firefighters to work in heat and to reduce wear on structural bunker gear.

Captain Quinn said the total purchase is $30,065.80 with a required city match of $2,001.80. Council moved to approve the grant acceptance and purchase and approved the item on a voice vote.

Next steps: finance staff to complete purchase and procurement, and fire department to schedule gear distribution and training.

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