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Suamico accepts Wisconsin DNR Forest Fire Protection grant to replace protective gear
Summary
The Village Board unanimously approved Resolution 25,020 to accept a Wisconsin DNR Forest Fire Protection grant of $9,931.02 to upgrade personal protective equipment for the Suamico Fire Department; the DNR will inspect purchased items and the village will submit reimbursement paperwork.
The Village of Suamico Board of Trustees on Oct. 6 voted 7–0 to accept a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Fire Protection grant of $9,931.02 intended to upgrade personal protective equipment (PPE) for the fire department.
Director of Public Safety/Chief Burtler presented the award and said the village applies for this grant annually. He told trustees the DNR typically requires the village to purchase the stated items and allows a springtime inspection to confirm purchases before reimbursement.
Why it matters: the grant pays for PPE upgrades that the department otherwise would need to fund locally. Chief Burtler described the award as “to upgrade our protective equipment, our PPE,” and said the DNR performs a follow-up check to confirm the purchases.
Details and next steps: the packet and the chief’s remarks indicate the village did not apply for communication equipment under this grant cycle; the award is restricted to PPE. The village must submit purchase documentation for reimbursement and allow the DNR’s site review.
Board action and vote: a motion to adopt Resolution 25,020 was moved and seconded; roll call recorded Aye votes from Trustee McKeefree, Trustee Neto, Trustee Grama, Trustee Stevens, Trustee Andrews, Trustee Eckert and President Van Razon; the motion carried 7–0.
Staff will proceed with required procurement and grant reimbursement paperwork and accommodate the DNR inspection when scheduled.
