Portable radios for fire department
Town of AshtabulaOhio- Detected
- Oct 5, 2026
- 30 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
- Est. value
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From the meeting
At its September 21, 2026 meeting, council approved a contract with Northeastern Communications to buy portable radios and related equipment for the Ashtabula Fire Department. 64, and staff said it was fully covered by a grant and tied to a state purchasing contract. The department is already moving into purchase and deployment, so this is useful incumbent and follow-on intelligence for radio and equipment support.
- Meeting date
- October 5, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Ashtabula
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