Board approves fixed SCBA cascade system for county fire headquarters

Aug 5, 2026

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.

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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.

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