Boardman firefighters are asking to be reimbursed for equipment that was ruined while responding to the train derailment in East Palestine.

Boardman fire officials are asking for $30,000 to replace personal protective equipment, such as boots, coats and hats that were contaminated during the derailment and are no longer usable.

The fire department met with township trustees to approve an invoice for what the department needs to replace. That invoice will then be sent to Norfolk Southern.

"It's in the Ohio Revised Code that you can seek reimbursement for a hazardous material incident. Each municipality can apply for that and you can bill for your apparatus or any lost equipment," Boardman Fire Chief Mark Pitzer said.

The township plans to submit its request to the City Administrator of East Palestine, who will then get reimbursed from Norfolk Southern.