Cleveland to Update Firefighter High-Rise Equipment

The Cleveland Division of Fire is moving forward with an upgrade to essential emergency equipment to better protect the city. Through emergency ordinance 553-2026, the city has authorized the purchase of replacement firefighter high-rise kits for the Department of Public Safety. These kits are vital for the Division of Fire's mission to protect life, property, and the environment Division of Fire | City of Cleveland Ohio.

According to the 553-2026 Legislative Summary, the Division of Fire is transitioning to a new system for these kits to replace currently outdated equipment. The department describes the high-rise kits as critical to their operations. The legislation allows for the purchase through one or more requirement contracts for an initial term of one year, with two additional one-year options to renew that can be exercised by the Director of Public Safety. The total cost for this equipment will not exceed $170,750, which will be funded through a capital project fund.

The ordinance has officially passed through City Council. Residents can monitor future City Council sessions and the City of Cleveland's official legislative records for updates on how these contracts are executed and implemented by the Department of Public Safety.

Source record

File
553-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
April 22, 2026

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