The Amador Fire Protection Authority met last week and approved the purchase $12,000 worth of wildland fire suits for local firefighters. The protective suits will be paid for by a federal grant awarded to AFPA and will replace about half of outdated fire suits before next fire season. AFPA hopes to replace the remaining needed equipment with a similar grant next year. At their meeting, the AFPA board also approved a new fee schedule for fire inspections, plan checks and other services. The new fees are based on $61.50 per hour for staff time, up from a previous $46 per hour. The old rate was adjusted to cover administrative and supervisory overhead costs that were not being recovered in the old fee schedule. AFPA provides fire inspections and plan checks for Amador Fire Protection District, Jackson Fire Department and the Sutter Creek Fire District.