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Department/Division: Fire Department <br />Project/Initiative Title: Personal Protective Equipment <br />Total Estimated Cost: $40,000 <br />Funding Source: Fire Vehicle & Equipment Fund (property tax) <br />Annual Operating Budget Impact: Not Applicable <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Project/Initiative Description: <br />The fire department replaces firefighting gear in accordance with NFPA standards. The standard that <br />covers firefighter protective gear is NFPA 1851. Within this standard there are mandates that specify when <br />firefighter personal protective gear should be replaced. <br /> <br />It has been found that the particles within smoke contain carcinogens, which are believed to play a key <br />role in the high rate of firefighter cancer relative to the general population. Replacing gear on a regular <br />basis is a relatively inexpensive way to keep firefighters safe and healthy. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Location: <br />Not Applicable. <br /> <br />Item 7: Attachment A <br />14