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Suamico board accepts federal Assistance to Firefighters grant to fund EMS training for 13 firefighters
Summary
The Village of Suamico unanimously approved Resolution 25,021 to accept a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant that will fund training (not equipment) to raise EMS capability for up to 13 firefighters; village staff will manage federal reporting and required cost-share contributions.
The Village of Suamico Board of Trustees on Oct. 6 unanimously approved Resolution 25,021 to accept a federal Assistance to Firefighters grant and authorize required cost-share contributions.
The resolution authorizes use of the grant to fund firefighter training, not equipment, to raise the village’s EMS response capacity by providing emergency medical technician-level training for up to 13 firefighters. Chief Burtler, who presented the item, said the award is intended to “provide that training” and emphasized the village’s reporting obligations under federal rules.
Why it matters: trustees said the training aligns with the fire department strategic plan to expand EMS capability through grant funding rather than local operating dollars. Chief Burtler told the board this award covers training only: “The grant we received is only for training.” He also said staff will handle federal compliance and reporting.
Details and next steps: trustees asked whether the award included equipment or payments to County Rescue; Burtler answered the funds are restricted to Suamico training and will not be used to buy equipment or be passed to County Rescue. The packet identifies the grant by its federal identifier and requires the village to document expenses and comply with civil-rights and privacy rules as part of the award terms. Staff will track expenditures and complete required federal reporting and acknowledgements.
Board action and vote: Trustee Grama moved to adopt Resolution 25,021; Trustee Stevens seconded. Roll call recorded Aye votes from Trustee Andrews, Trustee Eckert, Trustee McKeefree, Trustee Neto, Trustee Romas, Trustee Stevens and President Van Razon; the motion carried 7–0.
Budget and operations: Chief Burtler said the village expects a limited administrative burden: staff will earmark and document training expenditures as grant-funded. The board did not approve any equipment purchases in connection with this grant.
The board moved on to other agenda items; staff will proceed with grant acceptance tasks and compliance steps outlined in the packet.
