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Fire department portable radio replacement
South San Francisco
Summary
Firefighters' radios are more than ten years old and breaking down; the council approved buying 75 new Bendix King radios for up to $350,000, though two members balked at the price.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to $350,000, with about $84,000 eligible from public safety impact fees and the rest from the equipment replacement fund.
✅Who benefits
Firefighters get reliable radios with GPS location services and a ten-year warranty; residents get safer emergency response.
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