Lexington County’s Health and Human Services committee voted to approve a request from fire services to apply for a $5,000 no‑match Walmart Spark Good grant.

Council members heard that the grant would fund personal protective equipment for the county’s fire investigative unit and digital cameras to preserve evidence in suspected arson or criminal investigations. The presenter said the purchases are intended to improve evidence collection for prosecutions and to support the county’s law‑enforcement partners.

Councilwoman Kerrigan made the motion to apply for the grant; Councilwoman Wetzinger seconded. The committee approved the motion without further amendment.

Why it matters: The award is small, no‑match, and targeted to investigative PPE and evidence‑preservation equipment; acceptance and use of the funds would be handled by the fire department if awarded.

What’s next: Staff will submit the grant application on behalf of county fire service and report back if the award is received.