06/24/2026
Question of the day; "Can we use Texas Forestry 2604 grant to buy used SCBA?"
YES! BUT ONLY FROM A CERTIFIED DEALER!
You can not buy just regular used air-paks from just anyone, like another department. HOWEVER....
Recertification of the paks to NFPA 1981 standard by an Authorized dealer of that air-pak is absolutely legal and legitimate.
As always verify with Texas A&M Forest Service and the 2604 grant team before making any purchase but you absolutely can buy a refurbished recertified to standard 3M Scott Fire & Safety Air-pak with your $25,00 equipment grant from HEAT Safety Equipment!
You CAN NOT buy the next department overs used Dalmatian packs with grant money.
This is the difference between "used" and "re-certified" hope this helps!
State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
MIdWest Texas District, SFFMA Zone 11
PFFMA official
East Texas Firefighters and Fire Marshals' Assocation - Etffma
SFFMA District 16
DAGUM
Hood County Firefighters Association
South Texas Fire Chief’s Officer’s Association