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Meeting Date:	05/09/2022
TFS Grant Acceptance
Submitted for:	Araceli Solis	Submitted By:	Araceli Solis
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a training grant from the Texas Forest Service: HB 2604 in the amount of $6,650.00. Grant will be utilized for firefighting personnel to attend training at the annual Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Municipal Fire School at Texas A&M in College Station, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s request for Texas Forest Service Fire Department Assistance Funding. [Requested by Fire Suppression & EMS Services]

Issue: To provide firefighting personnel with reputable and cost-effective fire training.

Solution: Accept Texas Forest Service (HB 2604) funding for training of firefighting personnel.

Result: Firefighting personnel will be provided with online and hands-on skills training. This will also assist Webb County Fire to motivate and retain firefighting personnel.

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Previous Court Action:

Authorization to submit grant was given at CCT on 4/11/2022

Fiscal Impact

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