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District approves purchase of HEN firefighting nozzles to improve water delivery
Summary
The board approved buying HEN nozzles up to $12,830.40 for frontline engines after staff presented studies showing greater water delivery and single‑firefighter operation; the district plans to seek grant funding to offset costs.
Chief Chris Pardi and Captain Robert Schmidt outlined operational challenges related to water availability and presented studies supporting the HEN nozzle design. Captain Schmidt said HEN nozzles "deliver more water at greater distances and can be operated by one firefighter," in contrast with the district's current two‑person nozzle practice.
The board voted to approve purchase of 9 (nine) ¾‑inch nozzle replacements at a price not to exceed $12,830.40 from HEN Nozzles. Board members said they would pursue grant funding to offset the purchase cost and stagger replacement for retained engines into the next fiscal year.
