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Item No, 08 050
Date: 12-29-0]
item/subject: HSDLVE, Accepting and Appropriating $135,000 In Deparhnentof
Homeland Security Assistsmee to Firefighters Grant Funds
Responsible Department: Fire
Commentary:
On November 16, 2007, the Bangor Fre Department was awarded an Assistance to Firefighter's
Grant through the Department of Homeland Security m replace 30 self combined breathing
apparatus (SOBA). This $150,000 project has a 90%federal share of $135,000 and a 10% local
match of $15,000.
SCM are the air packs firefighters wear m protect Mem while in hazardous respiratory
environments. The majority of SCMS in service in the Bangor Fire Department are In excess of
6 years old, and no SCBA used by Bangor's firefighters meet the newest 2007 National Fire
protection Assoc atIon (NFPA) standards. The new SCBAs offer several advanced safety features
such as a heads up air supply display, improved face pieces with larger vlewing area, next
generation personal alert safety system features, and emergency air connections for Injured!
Firefighters. The Scott Avionics "Pak Tracker" system, which alcs in finding firefighters who are
lost or trapped in a building, will be purchased as a system option. In addition, the latest model
SCBM are certified to protect firefighters from the post 911 challenges of chemical, bi lWical,
radiological, & nuclear (CBRN) environments.
The City budgeted $74,000 In H2008 to begin a three year process of replacing SC9As. With
the receipt of Mis grant, 0re City will be able to replace all SOPAs Mil year. Since the local
share Is available witbm the current budget, no additional appropriation Is necessary.
Department Head
Manager's Comments: Recommend approval.
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Dty Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Appnwal:
Finance Director
Legal APPnoval:
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Introduced for
Passage
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MLE.) RESOLVE, Accepting and Appropriating $135,000 in Depimment of Homeland Security
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funds
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
$135,000 in Department of Homeland Secumy Assistance to firefighters Grant Funds is hereby
appropriated for the purpose of purchasing self contained breathing appartus (SCBAs) for Me Fire
Dep u Ment. The Finance Director shall establish the necessary accounts for MIs purpose.
IN = COUNCIL
Decmber 26. 2007
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