Purchase $19,522 tracking equipment to locate firefighters inside burning buildings
$19,521.92
In Plain English
The fire department currently lacks technology to track firefighters who enter dangerous structures during emergencies. This equipment includes handheld receivers and software that monitors breathing apparatus worn by firefighters. If approved, incident commanders can locate trapped or injured firefighters faster during rescue operations.
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