City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MARCH 4, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Grant Application to the FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Firefighter Training, Equipment, and Health Screenings.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Grant Application to the FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for training, equipment, and health screenings.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve the submission of a grant application for $1,754,485 ($1,579,037 of which comes from federal funding) for paramedic training and firefighter training classes; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: The FY 2019 AFG application period opened on January 30th and will close on March 13, 2020. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the health and safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Each year the AFG sets different priorities for how it will consider funding proposals. AFD has applied for and received this grant in the past and was awarded funds in the Federal Fiscal Years 2015 ($337,656) 2017 ($858,390 which paid for paramedic training) and 2018 ($1,269,688 which paid for paramedic training and technical rescue training) grants.
DISCUSSION: The AFG has several high-priority categories that it will fund for career fire departments. The Fire Department has ...
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