Title
Resolution Authorizing a Match Grant Application for the 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
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Department: Fire
Council District: N/A
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Chief Nugent, 336-373-2187
Contact 2 and Phone: Chief Swails, 336-412-5723
PURPOSE:
The Fire Department has applied for a 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant that requires local match funds. Under the current grants policy, City Council approval is required for all match grants.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Fire Department is requesting to obtain funding for the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Peer Support Training Program. This program is a two-day interactive course taught by experienced peers from the fire service and behavioral health clinicians.
The IAFF Peer Support Training curriculum focuses on active listening skills, suicide awareness and prevention, crisis intervention, referrals to local resources and relationships with local behavioral health providers. Participants also learn how to build an effective peer program. Participants learn how to build an effective peer program.
The federal FEMA grant will fund the cost of the training program and worker’s compensation insurance.
BUDGET IMPACT:
if approved and awarded, the City will provide a cash match of $3,092. The FEMA grant will total $30,928. The total grant project budget is $34,020.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Council is requested to approve the resolution authorizing a match grant application for the 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.