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Ponce Inlet fire department seeks SCBA compressor replacement, 15 sets of turnout gear and emergency radios
Summary
Public Safety Director Chief Scales told the board the SCBA refill compressor request has been deferred for years; staff requested 15 sets of turnout gear (10‑year lifecycle) and a radio cache for emergency use.
Public Safety Director Chief Scales presented the Fire Department’s prioritized FY 26/27 capital requests: replacement of the self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) refill compressor (deferred for several years), procurement of a second set of turnout gear (15 sets requested; gear expected to have a roughly 10‑year service life), and acquisition of an Emergency Management radio cache intended for episodic emergency use rather than continuous operation.
Chief Scales explained the SCBA compressor is essential for on‑site cylinder refilling and that the department has postponed replacement for multiple budget cycles. He also described the cleaning and maintenance cycle for turnout gear and answered board questions about quantity and expected longevity.
The board discussed prioritization and noted the list may change as staff finalize needs during budget preparation; no funding decision was made at the meeting.
