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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
5.S.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/08/2026
Agenda Item:
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Safety to apply for an Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
The Department of Public Safety is seeking authorization to apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Having previously utilized this Federal grant program successfully, the department aims to improve the response ability of its firefighters and their wellness.
The objective of the AFG grant application would be to obtain funding to upgrade the public address (PA) system that is used to notify firefighters when there is an emergency call. All three fire stations would be upgraded to a system that would integrate with Computer-Aided Dispatch to reduce dispatch delays, ensuring a prompt response. Safety features would include “ramped tones” that gradually increase in volume to prevent sudden adrenaline spikes and reduce cardiovascular stress.
The AFG grant would fund 90% of the $300,000 projected cost.
The objective of the AFG grant application would be to obtain funding to upgrade the public address (PA) system that is used to notify firefighters when there is an emergency call. All three fire stations would be upgraded to a system that would integrate with Computer-Aided Dispatch to reduce dispatch delays, ensuring a prompt response. Safety features would include “ramped tones” that gradually increase in volume to prevent sudden adrenaline spikes and reduce cardiovascular stress.
The AFG grant would fund 90% of the $300,000 projected cost.