BACKGROUND:
The fire department applied for and was awarded a grant from The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $21,124.62 to purchase the following items:
3 - AttackPRO kits, that include the following:
•1 - Seek Attack Pro FQ-PAAX
•2 - Batteries FA-BAA
•1 - Desk top charger FD-SAA
•1 - Truck charger FD-PAA
•3 - RT3-4504 SEEK TIC Attack Pro Gear keeper with Aluminum Carabiner •18 - FirePro X
•18 - SEEK TIC Gear Keeper with Aluminum Carabiner
•3 - Seek Reveal FirePROX Multi-Charging Station
DISCUSSION:
The grant was awarded to the Cathedral City Fire Department by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation provides support to fire departments throughout the country to implement lifesaving capabilities, that protect the lives of first responders and their communities by providing equipment to non-profit and public safety organizations. The thermal imaging cameras that will be purchased with this grant will be used for search and rescue operations for residents of fire and smoke damage homes where victims may be trapped in a dwelling. The personal imaging devices will be issued to and used by each firefighter for personal safety to help them escape a smoke-filled home if they are trapped.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impacted by increasing fund 259 by $21,124.62 revenue and expenditures for project G05554.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN: