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Commissioners approve fixed cascade breathing-air system for fire headquarters
Summary
Fire leadership explained the need for a fixed self-contained breathing apparatus cascade system to support bottle refills at headquarters (125 North Grove Road, Kingsland); commissioners approved the capital purchase and asked location and operational questions; staff noted vendor warranty and unit weights.
Captain Maher requested approval to purchase a fixed self-contained breathing apparatus cascade system that will be installed at a headquarters location instead of relying on existing units located only at the north end of the county. He told the board the county currently has two older cascade units over 15 years old and that the new system includes a five‑year gold warranty from the vendor.
Commissioners asked whether the system would be fixed or portable and the captain confirmed it will be fixed, housed at 125 North Grove Road in Kingsland. The captain provided approximate weights for the two components (about 830 and 625 pounds) and explained the operational benefits of on-site refill capability; the motion to approve the purchase carried.
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