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Emergency Services secures dispatcher-testing software quote, seeks EMPG funding
Summary
Emergency Services Director Steve Bicehouse won commissioner approval for a five-year dispatcher testing software agreement with CritiCall/Test Genius and the board approved applying for the FFY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to cover up to half of EMA staff salaries.
Emergency Services Director Steve Bicehouse requested and received approval for a five-year software quote with CritiCall/Test Genius to provide dispatcher testing services. Year-one pricing is $3,993; year-two $4,316; year-three $4,639; year-four $4,639; and year-five $4,639. Commissioner Kimberly Geyer moved to approve the quote and Commissioner Kevin Boozel seconded; "the motion carried unanimously."
Bicehouse also asked the board to authorize applying for the FFY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), which can pay up to half of the County EMA and Emergency Planner salary and benefits. The board authorized the EMPG application unanimously, allowing staff to prepare and submit the required application materials.
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