RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the purchase of automatic chest compression devices and a breathing support unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
90% Federal; 10% local agency match requirement.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funds provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. AFG has three activities: Operations and Safety, Vehicle Acquisition, and Regional Projects. Each activity has its own eligibility requirements.
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