Committee accepts technical-rescue/USAR grant; equipment allocations explained
Summary
The committee accepted a technical rescue and urban search-and-rescue grant that staff said will allocate roughly $75,000 to Rochester Fire Department for PPE, about $8,000 to Monroe County Fire Bureau for gear storage, and funds to Genesee County Emergency Management for animal-capture equipment.
The Monroe County Public Safety Committee voted on July 28 to accept a New York State technical rescue and urban search-and-rescue (USAR) grant and approved a collaborative spending plan across three agencies.
Staff explained the distribution: Rochester Fire Department will receive about $75,000 for personal protective equipment including pants, coats, helmets and footwear; the Monroe County Fire Bureau proposed approximately $8,000 for gear storage and related items; and Genesee County Emergency Management will use funds for animal capture and restraint equipment suitable for large animals in USAR-type events. An administration representative said the awards were delayed and timely acceptance was prudent to ensure the county could collect and allocate the grant dollars.
The referral was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. The item was presented as time-sensitive to allow agencies to proceed with equipment purchases.
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