Helmet
Cost: $350-$500
Helmets are specially designed to protect firefighters from falling debris, injury and heat.
AEDs
Cost: $2,000
These portable, battery-operated devices allow first responders, schools, and the public to be prepared to give lifesaving assistance on scene if a citizen goes into cardiac arrest.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Cost: $8,000
A SCBA provides rescuers with breathable air to allow them to safely explore smoke-filled areas during fires or other dangerous situations.
Turnout Coat
Cost: $1,800
Personal protective equipment worn by firefighters to protect them from heat and hazardous situations.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Cost: $4,000 - $12,000
These cameras allow first responders to see through smoke, darkness and heat permeable barriers to help locate the source of a fire or victims in need of rescue.
Vehicle Extrication Tools
Cost: $35,000 - $40,000
The lightweight cutting, spreading and ram tools quickly and safely assist first responders with extricating victims in car accidents and structural collapses.
All-Terrain Vehicle
Cost: $25,000
This maneuverable vehicle allows for rapid response to off-road incidents and natural disasters, as well as easier access at large events.
Radio
Cost: $2,000 - $5,000
Two-way radios are engineered to ensure quick communication between dispatchers and first responders to ensure safety on the ground during emergencies.