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Commission Approves $160K Purchase of First Responder Equipment from BSO

by David Volz October 3, 2025

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Tamarac Fire Station 36 {Tamarac Fire Rescue}

The Tamarac Fire Department will be getting some new equipment.

During the September 24 meeting, the commission approved a liability waiver agreement renewal with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) to purchase emergency medical and firefighter equipment and supplies from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue Regional Logistics Unit for $160,000 for fiscal year 2026—and $170,000 for fiscal year 2027 for a total amount of $330,000 for two years. If necessary, the city manager can spend an additional $50,000 annually.

Tamarac purchases fire and emergency medical supplies, including first aid supplies, chemical supplies, janitorial supplies, protective gear, and uniforms from this unit and has maintained a purchasing arrangement for several years. All purchases meet or exceed the guidelines for purchasing in Broward County, as established through bids and contracts. Supplies currently stored in the unit are available the same day or the next, saving storage space costs, according to city information.

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David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.