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Commission approves purchases of SCBAs, radios and gear washer funded by grant
Summary
Following acceptance of the Pennington Foundation grant, commissioners approved purchases outlined in the grant — including MSA-manufactured SCBAs, radios, extrication equipment and a turnout washer — and confirmed funds will not be spent until the foundation disburses the grant proceeds.
After accepting the Pennington Foundation grant, the board approved purchases tied to the award, including breathing apparatus, radios, extrication equipment and a turnout washer.
A commissioner asked whether the SCBAs were Scott brand; Chief Peterson clarified, “No. So these are manufactured by MSA, and MSA is our current, SCBAs we use throughout the district,” and that matching current equipment keeps gear interchangeable with mutual‑aid partners such as the city of Wells, Carlin and West Wendover.
Chief Peterson said the purchases are tied to quotes already approved under the grant and that the district will not expend funds until the foundation’s finances are received. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the purchases by voice vote with no public comment recorded.
