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Fire department outlines multi‑year plan to replace aging SCBA cylinders under SPLOST 5 funding
Summary
Fire officials told commissioners the department must replace most of its 146 SCBA cylinders over the next 5–15 years, proposing staggered purchases to avoid a single large expense; cylinders cost was discussed at roughly $1,427 each in staff examples.
Troup County fire officials described a replacement plan for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders that spreads purchases over several years to avoid a large one-time expense.
The department said it has 146 cylinders, of which 122 will be due for hydrostatic testing and likely replacement by 2031; cylinders have a 15‑year service life, and staff recommended buying roughly 10 per year for a multi‑year replacement cycle. The presentation included pricing context: staff cited per‑cylinder figures in the $1,400 range to illustrate the fiscal implications of a lump-sum purchase.
Officials asked the commission to authorize a SPLOST 5 equipment purchase or to approve procurement from the SPLOST 5 account where funding is available, and they noted that older cylinders must be surplus‑ed when removed from service. Sergeant Chambers was publicly thanked for inventory work verifying serial numbers and service dates across all stations.
The request was scheduled for consideration at the regular meeting this evening.
