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Board approves fixed SCBA cascade system for county fire headquarters
Summary
Commissioners approved purchase of a fixed self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cascade system for the county’s headquarters (125 North Grove Road, Kingsland) that was budgeted as an FY27 capital item; staff said the system includes two units weighing 830 and 625 pounds and a 5‑year gold warranty.
Captain Maher requested approval to purchase a fixed self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cascade system approved in the FY27 capital purchases. He said the county currently has two cascade systems located in the north end of the county that are more than 15 years old, requiring crews to travel or use city machines for training and major events.
Maher told commissioners the proposed system is fixed at headquarters (125 North Grove Road, Kingsland) and that the supplier was offering a five-year gold warranty valued at more than $5,000. Commissioners asked whether the system is portable or fixed; Maher confirmed it is fixed. A motion to approve the purchase was moved, seconded and the chair declared the motion carried.
Staff said the purchase will reduce travel for training and support firefighter readiness across the county.
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