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County OKs washer to clean Wolf Point bunker gear; fire chief explains purpose
Summary
Commissioners approved purchase of a washer specifically designed to clean bunker gear for Wolf Point Fire. Chief Clint Bushman said the unit replaces laundromat washing because it is built to handle turnout gear after particularly 'nasty' fires.
The Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners approved purchasing a washer to clean bunker gear used by Wolf Point Fire.
When Commissioner Robert Toavs asked, "What exactly is this?" Fire Chief Clint Bushman replied, "This is a washer to clean our bunker gear after particular nasty fires. We used to use the washers at the laundromat but that one was not built to handle our gear and this one would be." The commission approved the washer purchase on a motion by Commissioner Toavs, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald.
The transcript does not list the purchase price for the washer; the Fire Chief’s explanation framed the purchase as a safety and equipment-care measure to ensure turnout gear is properly cleaned after heavy soiling.
