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Resolution to Approve Participation in 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant (AFG) from the US Department of Homeland Security ($1,757,997.00), and Appropriate Share of Matching Grant Funds ($40,521.82) (Fund SCBA Replacement) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution approves the Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) agency participation in the Van Buren Fire Department application for a 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant (AFG) from the US Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security requires a resolution documenting City Council's authorization of the administrative and budget actions necessary to implement the grant if received.
The AFG would fund Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for ten fire departments within Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Association. SCBA equipment is imperative for the fire service to respond adequately with safe breathing apparatus equipment to enter life threatening emergency incidents. The new equipment will be deployed for everyday use, and allow firefighters to quickly and confidently enter emergency situations to protect the lives and property of the City's constituents, businesses and visitors.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department responds to all fire, medical first response, technical rescue, water rescue, hazardous materials, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive, and environmental calls. In addition to covering Ann Arbor's community, the Fire Department is a partner of the Washtenaw County Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), registered through the State of Michigan, and responsible for responding to local and state mutual aid calls when needed.
The Department's current SCBAs are ten years old and are in need of replacement allowing the equipment to fall under the AFG grant's requirements of applying for SCBA replacements. The department's current SCBA equipment is no longer under warranty resulting in expected increased maintenance cos...
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