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Council accepts $12,000 Department of Safety grant to train Bedford EMS in warm‑zone rescue procedures
Summary
The Bedford Town Council voted 6‑0 on May 21 to accept a $12,000 grant from the New Hampshire Department of Safety to fund Warm‑Zone Rescue Task Force training for the town’s emergency responders.
The Bedford Town Council voted 6‑0 on May 21 to accept a $12,000 grant from the New Hampshire Department of Safety to support Warm‑Zone Rescue Task Force training for the town’s emergency responders.
Captain Tierney (Fire Department) and Chief Bridal presented the request and said the Fire Academy offers the active‑shooter‑response training at no direct charge to the town; the $12,000 grant will pay overtime and backfill so responders can attend. Captain Tierney told the council roughly 16 personnel and four law‑enforcement officers will participate, and the course begins June 25 at Peter Woodbury School.
Councilor Strand moved to accept the grant and authorize the town manager and fire chief to execute necessary documentation. Councilor O’Sull seconded; the motion passed 6‑0.
Councilors confirmed the grant carries no local tax impact and thanked staff for pursuing outside funding to raise responder readiness.
