Dual-purpose wildland gear purchase
Glassy Mountain Fire Service AreaSouth Carolina- Detected
- Aug 17, 2026
- 82 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
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From the meeting
At its August 17, 2026 meeting, the commission approved the purchase of dual purpose wildland gear for all full-time personnel. Chief Kevin Crosby said the gear would reduce heat stress and help preserve more costly structural gear. Funding for additional gear for part-time and volunteer personnel would be sought through a grant.
Decision state: approved.
- Meeting date
- August 17, 2026
- Agency
- Glassy Mountain Fire Service Area
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