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Award of US Department of Homeland Security for FY 2025-26 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services and Associated Budget Resolution
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with fire-related hazards through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The AFG program objectives are to provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to help support community resilience. Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services has been awarded $136,363.63 with a matching amount of $13,636.37 totaling $150,000 for tuition reimbursement of thirty (30) paramedic courses. The electronic acceptance of this grant was approved by the Board on October 13, 2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
GOAL B.1 Public Safety Operational Readiness
OBJECTIVE B.1.2 Seek opportunities to expand recruitment and training capabilities for public safety personnel, aiming to improve retention and readiness.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $136,364 shall be deposited to
Revenue:
Fund: Fed Grant-B130, Department: HCFR-Rescue 141, Group: 30226, Account: Fed Grant-Public Safety 331200
Expense:
Fund: Fed Grant-B130, Department: HCFR-Rescue 141, Group: 30226, Account: Contracted Services 533401
Funding in the amount of $13,636 shall be deposited to
Revenue:
Fund: Fed Grant-B130, Department: HCFR-Rescue 141, Group: 30226, Account: Transfer from Fund 111- 381111
Expense:
Fund: Fed Grant-B130, Department: HCFR-Rescue 141, Group: 30226, Account: Contracted Services - 533401
An associated Budget Resolution is attached for Board consideration and approval.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the associated budget resolution.