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Item 1.H.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 03/25/2024 |
| Title: | Acceptance of Phillips 66 Grant |
| Presented by: | Pepper Valdez, Fire Chief |
| Department: | Fire |
| Presentation: | No |
| Legal Review: | Not Applicable |
| Project Number: | N/A |
RECOMMENDATION
Approve acceptance of grant funds.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The Billings Fire Department requested and received $20,000 from Phillips 66. This donation will allow us to set up a second Rescue Apparatus. With the increased bench depth, we can augment our rescue team, assist our mutual aid partners in Yellowstone County, and be better equipped to provide mutual aid within the refinery. The additional apparatus will also increase our service capabilities in case of a mass casualty or multiple rescues. The technical rescue gear to be purchased will allow for seamless integration with the refinery rescue teams, including 11mm rope and hardware for personal protective equipment for high-angle, industrial, confined space, and water rescue.
The Billings Fire Department is grateful for the assistance and the working relationship throughout the years. It has indeed allowed us to enhance our operations and service capabilities.
The Billings Fire Department is grateful for the assistance and the working relationship throughout the years. It has indeed allowed us to enhance our operations and service capabilities.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve; or,
- Not Approve
FISCAL EFFECTS
Funds will be used for the setup of a second Rescue Apparatus.