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Permalink Reply by Davin Eshelman on March 9, 2010 at 1:36pm

I think you will get them Chief...eventually! A fire dept. in a nother county next to us gets $250,000 grants yearly. They only spend it on PPE, appearel and other things that arent really important to the fire protection service.

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Permalink Reply by Davin Eshelman on March 9, 2010 at 1:43pm

Yes that would be nice. You do they same.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on March 9, 2010 at 2:20pm

They only spend it on PPE, appearel and other things that arent really important to the fire protection service.

I'm assuming this is a typo? In order for a fire department to be able to fight fires and cheat death, they have to ensure that anyone responding is properly outfitted with PPE. Do you have any idea how expensive that is?

Do a little research and see how much this stuff costs. Depending on the number of FF's, 250k could be a drop in the bucket... PPE is one of the most important things we can purchase because WE come first. We need to make sure that we are protected, so we can do the job, right?

CBz

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Permalink Reply by Dale Barker on March 9, 2010 at 2:42pm

Edwards Fire District Edwards NY Operations and Safety $47,918.00 Personal Protective Equipment

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Permalink Reply by Davin Eshelman on March 9, 2010 at 4:58pm

Thanks you for correcting me. It just wasnt phrased right. What i ment to say is that they spen the monmey on PPE and appearal. The left over money is spent on other things not needed for the fire protection service. I'm not saying PPE isnt important because it is and one day will save your life. I'm sorry for my mistake. PPE is very expensive. From what I hear, the turnout coats alone cost up to a couple thousand dollars. I think thats the same with bunkers and the airpacks. Times that by how many active members are in your department and you could spend that money in no time.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on March 9, 2010 at 5:12pm

Suck-up.....Dale, missed you at class....Last week was an all time low............LOL

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on March 9, 2010 at 5:13pm

Dale you suck-up.....LOL Missed you at class last week...all time low.....

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Permalink Reply by Davin Eshelman on March 9, 2010 at 5:19pm

I'm really liking the blue SCBA and gloves. Is that for a particular reason or did the department just want blue SCBA?

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Permalink Reply by Dale Barker on March 10, 2010 at 7:00pm

Paul,

I know I hated to drop it but things here were so busy and physically and mentally drained. Well physically anywhy

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on March 10, 2010 at 8:00pm

You didn't miss much....it was like the class from hell......LOL

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on March 10, 2010 at 8:18pm

Awesome! Good luck with that.

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on March 10, 2010 at 8:56pm

"Comrade Obama administration's"
Really? Remember that when your parents start collecting social security, medicare and medicaid...oh wait...that's an entitlement. Rednecks!!!!!!!!

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