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Fire chief seeks AFG funding, port security grant and approval to buy two used medic units

5944373 · October 14, 2025
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Summary

Fire Chief Allison Armstrong asked council to accept a $1,117,196.29 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (with a $111,719 local match), a Port Security Grant up to $23,500, and authority to buy up to two used medic units (ambulances) with an appropriation from capital funds.

Allison Armstrong, chief of the City of Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, presented three items to the committee: a Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant award of up to $23,500 to buy thermal-imaging equipment and exposure suits for vessels; a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award of $1,117,196.29 to purchase emergency and training equipment (with a 10% local match of $111,719); and authorization to purchase up to two used medic units and related equipment, with appropriation of capital funds for…

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