City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CONDEMNATION AND DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE
FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Whereas, in a letter dated July 17, 2025, the Commissioner of the Fire Department formally requested authorization for the Fire Department of the City of Mount Vernon to officially condemn, retire, and dispose of the firefighter personal protective equipment listed in the attached inventory, which is incorporated herein by reference; and
Whereas, the Fire Administration of the City of Mount Vernon has determined that certain firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) is no longer serviceable due to damage, wear, or failure to meet the standards set forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 advanced inspection; and
Whereas, the NFPA and manufacturer guidelines recommend that firefighter PPE be removed from service after ten (10) years from the date of manufacture, regardless of condition; and
Whereas, the continued use of unserviceable PPE may pose a risk to the health and safety of firefighters and hinder the operational readiness of the Fire Department; and
Whereas, the Fire Administration has provided an inventory list of PPE proposed for condemnation and has recommended that this equipment be formally retired and properly disposed of in accordance with safety standards and departmental policy; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Condemn and Dispose. The City Council hereby authorizes the Fire Department of the City of Mount Vernon to officially condemn, retire, and dispose of the firefighter personal protective equipment listed in the attached inventory, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Compliance with Standards. The Fire Department shall ensure that the condemnation and disposal of said equipment are conducted in compliance with all applicable safety standards, environmental regulations, and department policies.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter.