From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Fire and Rescue was approved for 15 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). The fire department needed the new equipment and a bid was put out for vendors. Sunbelt Fire Equipment won the bid by offering all 15 apparatuses for $110,920.
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Trussville City Council approved the purchase.
The resolution passed by the council gives Mayor Buddy Choat clearance to sign a contract for the equipment.
Two Trussville Fire and Rescue employees were promoted to captain. EMT Officer Cindy Jones and Training Officer Chris Franklin were promoted to captain. Jones has been with the department since 1999. Franklin has been with the department since 2001.
Paramedic/Firefighter Brandon Jones was promoted to lieutenant.