An 'Assistance to Firefighter's Grant' written by former Captain Jason Robitaille was selected for award To the Copperopolis Fire Protection District on March 23, 2011. The 95/5 grant was awarded with a Federal responsibility of 95 % ($77,487) and a District Responsibility of 5% ($4,078). The total of $81,565 is to be spent on Equipment, Training, Training Materials and an Extractor (a machine that removes hazardous materials, soot, and ash from structure gear without affecting its fire retardent capabilities).
The District will be outfitting 28 firefighters with new structure gear, helmets, boots, hoods, and gloves. The firefighters will also receive a NFPA 1851 class, extractor training, and firefighter 1/ firefighter II training materials.
The District has until March 25, 2012 to utilize the grant.
Firefighter Nick Maness prepared and presented to the Board of Directors at the April 28, 2011 Board meeting a break down of all costs associated with utilization of the grant.
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