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FWC to distribute homeland security equipment

Contact: Carol Pratt (850) 488-4676
August 16, 2007

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will distribute homeland security equipment provided by the Dept. of Homeland Security to representatives from various law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The event will occur Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Florida Dept. of Agriculture, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee.

FWC is the lead state agency for planning and coordination of the Regional Domestic Security Task Force?s waterborne response teams. The teams protect Florida?s ports, waterways and infrastructure. Equipment will be on display. FWC officials will be available for comment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a static display of Waterborne Response Team vessels and mobile command facilities, which will be adjacent to the Department of Agriculture building.

Note: This event may be postponed if Hurricane Dean poses a threat to Florida. Please contact Carol Pratt.

EquipmentQty.Unit CostTotal Cost
Tactical flotation device 217$199.99$43,397.83
Monocular night-vision goggles 203$2,354.00$477,862.00
Kevlar helmet   203$246.00$49,938.00
Waterproof equipment carrier   203$79.35$16,108.05
Thermal imaging device ? hand-held   13$10,119.90$131,558.70
Maxabeam searchlight 13$2,797.88$36,372.44
GPS position reporting ? portable, waterproof radio182$373.24$80,993.08
Personal EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)203$133.45$27,090.35
Steel cable/aluminum step caving ladder12$221.76$2,661.12
Equal D steel screwgate carabiner48$7.53$361.44
Collapsible 3-blade grappling hook12$157.38$1,888.56
MSA Fiberglas rescue pole kit   12$427.10$5,125.20
Total Equipment   $873,356.77

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