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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Apply for $4 Million Fire Department Staffing Grant
Record date · June 9, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners has approved a request to apply for a federal grant from FEMA to fund 12 additional fire and emergency response positions. If awarded, the grant would provide up to $4 million to support staffing costs.
The county is seeking $4 million in federal funding to hire 12 new fire and emergency personnel, which would increase the total number of staff available for emergency response across the county.
Who It Affects
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County Fire Department
The department is the applicant for the grant and would receive funding for 12 additional staff positions if the application is successful.
County Residents
Residents may experience changes in emergency response capacity if the grant is awarded and new staff are hired.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners approved the submission of a grant application to FEMA.
- The application is for the FY25 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.
- The county is requesting up to $4 million in federal funding.
- The funding is intended to support the hiring of 12 new employees.
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- The County Manager or their designee is authorized to sign all documents related to the grant application.
- The scope of the grant application is countywide.
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Expansion of Fire Services
The county is actively seeking federal assistance to increase its fire department staffing levels by 12 positions.
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