Summary
Charleston Fire Department is replacing aging medical equipment: two LifePak 35 monitor/defibrillators, a Power Pro cot, and a Lucas 3 chest compression system. The $166,471.72 price came through a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract, with trade-in credits for the old gear.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$166,471.72, already budgeted this fiscal year, with trade-in credits knocking the price down.
Firefighters and the residents they treat in medical emergencies.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance - Sep 21, 2026
Charleston Fire Department is replacing aging medical equipment: two LifePak 35 monitor/defibrillators, a Power Pro cot, and a Lucas 3 chest compression system. The $166,471.72 price came through a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract, with trade-in credits for the old gear.
Finance - Feb 17, 2026
The city is buying three new ambulances for $742,167 to replace the oldest rigs in the regular rotation. That means faster, more reliable emergency medical response — and the purchase came in under budget. The retired ambulances will be sold through the usual process.
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