City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2021
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 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Funding for Needed Equipment for the Alexandria Fire Department.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a grant application to the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve the submission of a grant application for $803,430 in Federal FEMA funding for the Alexandria Fire Department (AFD); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required.
DISCUSSION: The AFG is an annual, competitive grant awarded by FEMA for Fire Departments. The AFG this year has several high priority categories that will fund career fire departments. The fire department has identified three areas of high priority equipment and PPE that is both beneficial/necessary for the department and likely to be awarded.
1. AFD is seeking a Roof Top Ventilation Simulator. This mobile unit will allow personnel to train on various types and pitches of roof tops found within the City of Alexandria. This simulator allows personnel to train while remaining in their area of response to provide expedited response to those in need. This simulator provides a safe alternative to operating on roof tops of actual buildings at heights often above 50 feet.
2. AFD is continuing to expand its advanced life support (ALS) capabilities to include our truck and specialty companies as well as battalion management teams and support vehicles. The equipment needed includes a cardiac monitor/manual defibrillator so ALS providers have the ca...
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