Accept the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (FF) Grant (SAFER) funding opportunity for 50 additional firefighter positions and approve the establishment of the new positions. ($10,228,826.66 one-time revenue, $6,358,459.84 cash match).

Committee

Board of County Commissioners (Organizational)

Requested by

Fire Rescue

Introduced

October 3, 2025

On agenda

November 18, 2025

Passed

November 18, 2025

Where it was heard

Board of County Commissioners (Organizational) Nov 18, 2025 Approved Pass

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