Fire PPE replacement program
City of MonticelloIowa- Detected
- Jul 20, 2026
- 105 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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Monticello Fire Department received approval to buy 10 new sets of bunker gear (coats, pants, boots, gloves, helmets, bullards) for $54,440 as part of a broader replacement effort. Most existing PPE is near the NFPA 10‑year life limit, and the department has also applied for a $115,826 FEMA AFG grant to fund 25 additional sets. While this approval covers only 10 sets and splits purchases between MES and Dinges Fire, it signals a multi‑year PPE cycle with grant funding potential and ongoing vendor competition.
City and surrounding jurisdictions levied an extra $75,000 annually for fire equipment replacement; quotes show multiple gear configurations and vendors.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of Monticello
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