Title
Donation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the donation of self-contained breathing apparatus equipment to Cullasaja Gorge Fire and Rescue and Rowan Cabarrus Community College.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
David Farnum, Fire
Explanation
§ NC General Statute Section 160A-280 authorizes the donation of personal property from a city to a non-profit organization or another government unit upon adoption of a resolution by City Council.
§ Cullasaja Gorge Fire and Rescue, located outside of Franklin, North Carolina, is a volunteer fire and rescue department responsible for emergency services and fire suppression in far western North Carolina. As a result of Hurricane Helene, this region experienced a substantial loss of fire suppression equipment. This donation will assist the community in fire suppression efforts and these self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) will serve the community for years to come.
§ Rowan Cabarrus Community College Fire/Rescue Continuing Education serves as primary fire training resource for volunteer firefighters and those seeking to become firefighters within the region. The significant capital expense related to SCBA is outside the budget scope of the program and there is a need for upgrade and replacement of existing SCBA.
§ The self-contained breathing apparatus being donated were decommissioned in June 2026.
§ The total estimated value of the equipment is $120,000.
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