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Consideration of and action on the ratification of the acceptance of a grant awarded from INVISTA 2022 Helping Heroes in the amount of $7,100 for the purchase of firefighting equipment.
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Summary:
INVISTA 2022 Helping Heroes provides financial support for first responders serving communities throughout Texas. The Volunteer Fire Department applied for a grant to purchase three (3) FAST Boards at $2,700 each for a total of $8,100.
FAST (first-out-the-door) Rescue Boards is a rescue platform designed for versatility and ease of use primarily used for rapid intervention in firefighting rescue and excels in the fields of confined space, hazardous materials, active shooter response, and all other areas of patient packaging and extrication. The rescue boards are configured with industry-standard webbing and hardware which enable a patient to be packaged and moving in precious seconds.
These boards are the latest technology in quick packaging and movement of fallen firefighters and incapacitated civilians. FAST Rescue Boards are similar to a traditional type back board, yet smaller in size and have pre-connected straps for securing the patient rapidly.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
The awarded amount of $7,100 will be supplemented with $1,000 from the department’s small tool and minor equipment budget to purchase three (3) FAST Rescue Boards.
Recommended action
Staff recommends accepting the grant funds of $7,100 from INVISTA 2022 Helping Heroes.