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Why does the department conduct fundraising events and receive taxpayer monies?

April 26, 2017conduct Department events fundraising monies taxpayer

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Why does the department conduct fundraising events and receive taxpayer monies?

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A. The cost of adequately equipping the volunteer fire department members to respond to emergencies is staggering. The personal protective equipment (turnout coat, bunker pants, helmet, gloves, hood) worn by the firefighters costs over $2,000 per member. The average cost of a new fire engine is $375,000.00 and this doesn’t include the equipment such as hoses or nozzles to fight the fire.