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Santa Fe Springs fire department awarded $1.7 million in state homeland security grant
Summary
Fire Chief Chad Vanmuren announced the city received $1,700,000 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program to fund equipment and training to offset department budget shortfalls.
Fire Chief Chad Vanmuren told the City Council that the city was awarded $1,700,000 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program. The funds will be used to purchase equipment and provide training to offset budgetary costs, the chief said.
Chief Vanmuren described the award as a product of staff grant-writing work and noted the funds will be allocated to equipment purchases and training to enhance department capabilities. Council members thanked staff and requested that, when specific line-item allocations are finalized, the city publish the breakdown so residents can see how the funds are used.
The announcement was presented as a staff communication rather than an action item; no vote was required. Council members indicated support for publicizing the grant expenditures once detailed line items are available.
