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Tiverton approves application for firefighter EVOC training grant with small local match
Summary
The council approved applying for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to provide emergency vehicle operations training for department members; staff said the grant requires a roughly 5% local match (~$866).
The Tiverton Town Council approved a motion to apply for Assistance to Firefighters grant funds to deliver emergency vehicle operations (EVOC) training for fire-department personnel.
Fire Chief Bailey described the program as hands-on training where personnel operate apparatus in controlled scenarios; the bid would fund eight-hour training days for crews. Staff said the grant requires a 5% local match, estimated at about $866 to the town, and councilors noted that many department members have less than four years' experience and that supplemental EVOC training could improve safety.
Councilors discussed whether the training might produce future insurance savings; staff did not confirm any immediate premium reduction. The council approved submitting the grant application and allocating the matching funds from the training budget if the grant is awarded.
Next steps: staff to submit the grant application and identify the 5% local match in the training budget if the grant is awarded.
