ARFF gear quote pending vote
City of Fort DodgeIowa- Detected
- Sep 21, 2026
- 43 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
The commission scheduled approval of a quote to buy two full sets of ARFF gear from Dinges Fire Company for $7,674 plus shipping. The purchase had not been voted on in the agenda, so it was still a pending buying decision. This is a clear public safety equipment opportunity for airport rescue and fire fighting needs.
- Meeting date
- September 21, 2026
- Agency
- City of Fort Dodge
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