Fire Rescue strategic plan and future funding
Summary
St. Pete Fire Rescue gets $500,000 to replace bunker gear — the protective equipment firefighters wear on calls.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$500,000 from the General Capital Improvement Fund.
St. Petersburg firefighters, who get updated protective gear.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 10, 2026
The new five-year fire plan sets goals from response readiness to a new headquarters on the historic gas plant site — but Council Member Figgs-Sanders warned that Amendment 3 on the November ballot would cut the property tax revenue that funds it. Administration confirmed work continues on a possible fire readiness fee as a backup.
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
St. Pete Fire Rescue gets $500,000 to replace bunker gear — the protective equipment firefighters wear on calls.
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