Agenda Item Wording:
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Fire Department Grant Authorization - Authorize staff to apply for the 2025 Cal Water Firefighter Grant Program to purchase four Battery Powered Positive Pressure Ventilation fans and an extra battery for $28,366.24, accept the grant, and appropriate $28,366.24 from the General Fund if the grant is awarded.
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Prepared by: Dan Griswold, Fire Chief (559) 713-4220, dan.griswold@visalia.gov; Crissy Balderama, Senior Administrative Analyst (559) 713-4513, crissy.balderama@visalia.gov.
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council authorize personnel to apply for the 2025 Cal Water Firefighter Grant Program for the purchase of four (4) battery powered positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans for Fire Department apparatus in the amount of $28,366.24. Staff also recommends Council authorize staff to accept the grant and appropriate funds if awarded.
Summary:
As part of their ongoing commitment to local first responders, Cal Water has opened their seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program application to fire departments in its district. Cal Water's Firefighter Grant Program has provided more than $1,029,000 in grants to local fire departments since the program started in 2019. Grants were awarded to seven applicants in 2024 totaling $175,000 to fund fire protection efforts, equipment, training, and education.
Visalia Fire Department would like to request the City Council's authorization to apply for the purchase of four (4) battery powered positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans in the amount of $28,366.24.
Background Discussion:
Firefighters use fans to conduct positive pressure ventilation to remove the heat, gas, and smoke from a burning building during fire attack and rescue efforts. The removal of these elements creates a more tenable environment and increases visibility for firefighters and potential victims. Positive pressure ventilation fans are also used to remove dust, fumes, odors and carbon monoxide from co...
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