APX 8000 portable radios purchase
Bridgeport Fire DepartmentConnecticut- Detected
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
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- Equipment
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From the meeting
At the October 21, 2026 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, Acting Fire Chief Cody reported a purchase order cut for $750,000 for new APX 8000 portable radios. The board moved on the update and approved the item as part of policy and procedure review. The minutes did not name a vendor.
Decision state: approved, with the purchase order already cut.
- Meeting date
- October 21, 2026
- Agency
- Bridgeport Fire Department
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