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Fire chief reports wildland response and seeks SCBA grant funding
Summary
Chief Freda told the council about a wildland call with Rosewood County and a community cooling event at Rhybe Park; the council discussed applying for a $150,000 SCBA grant while staff estimated equipment costs near $266,000.
Chief Freda reported the department responded to a wildland call with Rosewood County and recently hosted a community cooling event at Rhybe Park with apparatus demonstrations and cold refreshments for children. The chief said the department brought a truck and water cannon and offered families a two- to three-hour outreach opportunity.
Under communications, the council previewed applying for a grant to replace SCBA equipment for the fire department. Council said it would request $150,000; staff estimated total replacement cost near $266,000 and indicated the request will appear in the September grant cycle for consideration. No funding award was made at the meeting.
