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Meeting Date:	07/08/2019
TFS Training Tuition Grant
Submitted for:	Araceli Perez	Submitted By:	Araceli Perez
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the Texas Forest Service - Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (HB 2604) for training, a voucher in the amount of $6,125.00 for tuition of 10 firefighting personnel to attend Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Municipal Fire School July 21-26, 2019, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fire Suppression & EMS Services]

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

Solution: Accept Texas Forest Service funding for training of firefighting personnel.

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

Background:

Corresponds to item approved 4/23/2019 Texas Forest Service funding training application.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A

Attachments
TFS Approval letter