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Clinton Fire Department Seeking Equipment Upgrades

The Clinton Fire Department is seeking to make what has become an annual upgrade to their equipment.

 Each year for the past several years the Department has purchased multiple sets of bunker gear for the fire fighters of the city. Clinton Fire Chief Shawn Milton explains there is a two fold purpose for upgrading the gear. He says the gear is getting older, but also the gear must meet regulations so now is a good time to continue upgrading the equipment.

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Chief Milton explains the material is like standard clothing that requires washing and maintenance, and like clothing, it wears out and needs to be replaced.

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While the department could have asked the city to purchase all the equipment they needed all at once, Chief Milton realizes the gear is not cheap and he says the department is trying to find means to lend a hand in purchasing the gear.

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The department's asking for an upgrade of equipment was budgeted. Chief Milton says the expense will come in under the $67-hundred they put aside.  The Clinton City Council must first approve the purchase. They will do that at their meeting Monday, December 19.

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