Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of New Thermal Imaging Camera for Fire Department and Council Action as Needed

AGENDA ITEM # K-10 AGENDA INFORMATION TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: October 3, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Purchase of New Thermal Imaging Camera for Fire Department ACTION: Approval Purpose To request Council approval for the purchase of a new thermal imaging camera (TIC) for the Tiffin Fire Department, including trade-in of the existing obsolete and non-operational unit. Background Council Member and Fire Captain Skylar Limkemann submitted a request to place this item on the agenda. The proposed purchase is for a Bullard QXT Pro Thermal Imager with the Advanced Feature Pack, which includes: • Thermal Throttle, High and Low Sensitivity Auto Detection (HAD/CAD), Zoom • Recording, Image Capture, and On-screen Playback • Truck mount, charger, and lithium-ion battery The quote from Heiman Fire Equipment includes: • Base unit and accessories: $7,500.00 • Feature Pack Basic: $565.00 • Feature Pack Advanced: Included at no additional cost • Trade-in credit for obsolete unit: -$750.00 • Estimated shipping: $50.00 • Total cost (not to exceed): $7,650.00 This item is budgeted and supports the department’s operational readiness and safety capabilities. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the Bullard QXT Pro Thermal Imaging Camera from Heiman Fire Equipment for a total cost not to exceed $7,650.00, including trade-in and shipping. ATTACHMENTS: Quote 1