| WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 11, 2025) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has awarded contracts totaling $99,720.60 for Fire Service Testing and Inspection of hoses, pumps, ladders, and aerial devices, ensuring the continued safety and operational readiness of the County’s emergency services equipment.
The contract is set to begin October 1, 2025, with the County retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods.
Compliance testing for all equipment owned by Washington County, the City of Hagerstown and all Volunteer Fire and Rescue corporations, is scheduled and managed by the Washington County Division of Emergency Services. This includes testing for approximately 200,000 feet of hose annually, ground ladder testing for 53 engines and 8 ladder trucks, pump testing for 53 engines, and testing of 8 aerial ladders. Funding for the contract is provided by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners and is included in the Division’s operating budget for fiscal year 2026. This contract for inspection testing ensures that all equipment utilized by emergency services personnel in the county meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compliance standards.
“This contract ensures our firefighters have the safest, most reliable equipment available to serve our community,” said R. David Hays, Director of the Division of Emergency Services. “Regular testing and inspections are critical to protecting both our first responders and the public.” |
