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ITEM 7.a. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 1/20/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Fire Department Prepared by: Dave Ott, Fire Chief Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5280 Email: dott@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Regarding a Purchase of Replacement Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment for the Fire Department Staff Summary (background) The Fire Department is requesting approval for the $253,000 purchase of 24 MSA G1 Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA'S) to replace the outdated SCBA's currently in use. Staff have applied for federal grants to replace these units for two grant cycles and have not received funding. Our current SCBA units are about 14 years old, which is well past the 10- year recommended replacement time frame. The proposed purchase will be from the Fire Department's FY2026 Budget, without requiring a budget or funding transfer at this time. The MSA G-1 units meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1970, 2025 Edition with updated features such as Bluetooth connectivity for radios and integrated electronic communications, central power system for all electronics, and a control module with dual- color LCD and analog displays. The Fire Department has conducted due diligence to obtain the best pricing for the Town in accordance with Procurement policies. Specifically, this purchase will be made using a cooperative agreement, including discounted pricing for the units and a buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) promotion for the SCBA cylinders. Staff compared this cooperative agreement pricing with other cooperative agreements and found this proposed purchase was the best pricing for the most technologically updated equipment. These replacement units are necessary to protect firefighters' lives while in active duty, and have been carefully planned for while crafting the FY2026 budget. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle N/A Risk Analysis Continued use of the existing SCBA's could lead to injury or death due to failure of the unit. Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approving this necessary replacement of safety equipment. Suggested Motion MOVE TO APPROVE the purchase of 24 MSA G 1 SCBA's with additional masks and cylinders in the amount of $253,000. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: $253,000 Budget Reference: FY2026 Funding Source: General Fund, Fire Department Operating Budget ATTACHMENTS 1. Cooperative Agreement 2. SCBA Quote