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Delray Fire seeks federal SAFER grant; commission votes to submit application
Summary
Deputy Chief Travis Franco outlined the SAFER grant timetable and staffing obligations; after discussing legal and budgetary risks, the commission voted to authorize staff to apply before the July 3 deadline.
Delray Beach Fire Rescue asked the city commission on June 17 to authorize staff to submit an application for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. The grant would help fund firefighters the federal government supports for a multiyear period, but it carries conditions on hiring and continued staffing.
Deputy Chief Travis Franco explained the federal timetable and operational requirements. "The application needs to be…
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