Max Fire Box Phase II fire training system purchase
Monroe
Summary
The fire department is buying a Max Fire Box Phase II system so firefighters can safely train on fire behavior with just two people instead of the eight to ten needed for the old flashover simulator. It will be used for ongoing training of current and new firefighters, and the department may invite other departments to joint trainings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$19,953.57 plus shipping, already earmarked in the 2026 capital budget.
Monroe firefighters get better, safer recurring training, and neighboring departments could join hosted trainings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Finance and Taxation Committee - Oct 26, 2026
The fire department is replacing its aging propane-burn trainer with a digital BullsEye system that uses compressed air instead of dry chemical. It cuts recharge costs of up to $100 per extinguisher, removes environmental and safety concerns, and lets the department train businesses and school groups year-round indoors.
Finance and Taxation Committee - Aug 24, 2026
The wooden training props at the fire department's Merit Center — used for ladder, rescue, and live-fire style drills — are wearing out. Staining and sealing them now for $16,215 should extend their usable life and avoid costlier repairs later.
Finance and Taxation Committee - Jun 8, 2026
The fire department is buying a Max Fire Box Phase II system so firefighters can safely train on fire behavior with just two people instead of the eight to ten needed for the old flashover simulator. It will be used for ongoing training of current and new firefighters, and the department may invite other departments to joint trainings.
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