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Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, requesting up to $2 Million for Portable Radios, Personal Protective Equipment and/or Thermal Imaging Cameras; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the AFG Grant application. Countywide (Matt Kinley, Fire Chief)
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Division:
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Fire Department
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Authorized By:
Matt Kinley, Fire Chief
Contact/Phone Number:
Kellen Erlandson/407-665-5125
Background:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published the FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. AFG grants are intended to provide funding to enhance the safety and effectiveness of fire and emergency medical service operations through the acquisition of equipment, protective gear, and other critical resources.
Grant funding will support the purchase and implementation of Portable Radios, Personal Protective Equipment and/or Thermal Imaging Cameras which will improve firefighter safety, operational readiness, and emergency response capabilities within the Seminole County Fire Department.
The AFG program provides federal funding for eligible project costs in accordance with FEMA grant requirements. The required 10% local cost share will be funded through 11200-Fire Fund.
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval to submit a grant application to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, requesting up to $2 Million for Portable Radios, Personal Protective Equipment and/or Thermal Imaging Cameras; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the AFG Grant application.