The Weirton Fire Department is planning to buy new protective gear for some of its personnel, and will ask the city council for a new emergency utility vehicle, HeraldStarOnline.com reported.

The fire department would like four sets of protective firefighting coats, pants and boots at a cost of $16,771, the report said.

A fire official noted the department is trying to keep a schedule to ensure each firefighter has valid protective equipment available, and the hope is to make a purchase of four sets of gear every six months, according to the report.

The city council also will be asked to purchase a 2022 Ford F-350 emergency utility vehicle for the fire department, at a cost of $122,617.48, the report said.

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