Fire turnout gear replacement
City of Lake ElmoMinnesota- Detected
- Nov 9, 2026
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
The fire department budgeted $333,000 to replace staff turnout gear, including jackets, pants, particulate hoods, and gloves. The report said five sets would be replaced each year and that the gear had to be retired after 10 years under NFPA 1971. The funding table showed $250,000 over the plan period from the Fire Equipment & Projects Fund.
- Meeting date
- November 9, 2026
- Agency
- City of Lake Elmo
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