Officials highlight rising PPE and testing costs for firefighters
Officials told council that new PPE standards and inspection requirements raise per-firefighter costs (about $10,000 per PPE set; many carry two sets) and require regular inspection and lifecycle replacement, increasing ongoing expenses.
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Presenter (S4) outlined recurring and lifecycle costs tied to personal protective equipment and mandated testing. The presentation stated that a single set of PPE costs about $10,000, most firefighters carry two sets (roughly $20,000 per firefighter) and new standards require annual inspections and a 10-year service-life limit for PPE, adding to maintenance and replacement expenses.
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