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Waukesha council accepts two federal grants to fund paramedic training and fire risk planning
Summary
The council unanimously accepted a $265,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to cover paramedic training and a $71,652.40 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant for a community risk assessment and standard-of-cover study; small local matches apply.
The Waukesha Common Council unanimously approved acceptance of two federal grants for the fire department: a $265,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to fund paramedic training and a $71,652.40 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to pay for a community risk assessment, a standard-of-cover document and a community-driven strategic plan.
Fire Chief Copeland presented both awards and described the timing pressure: "When the grant was awarded, we have a 30 day window to accept the grant," he…
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