REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: KERRI L. DONIS, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT
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Approve acceptance of 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award in the amount of $260,250, requiring a City match of $23,660.
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of the 2021 AFG grant and authorizing completion and submission of all required documents (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council adopt the resolution to accept the 2021 AFG Grant for $260,250 with a City match of $23,660 and authorize the Fire chief to complete all required documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In January 2022, the Fire Department submitted a grant application with AFG in the amount of $260,250 (City Match $23,660) to provide funding for NFPA 1582 physicals with enhanced screening for cancer and heart disease. With repeated exposure to smoke and hazardous materials, it is the goal of the Fire Department to afford its members with a quality of life both during and after their careers. Early detection is key to helping members from being victims of cancer and heart disease. This grant will greatly help with this goal.
BACKGROUND
According to the CDC/National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general US population. Firefighters are repeatedly exposed to smoke and hazardous chemicals throughout their careers. With this grant, firefighters will be able to complete the comprehensive NFPA 1582 physical with enhanced screening for cancer and heart disease. The exam includes analysis of exposure history, blood test, urinalysis, vision test, audiograms, spirometry, chest exams, EKG, cancer/heart screening, infectious disease management and immunizations. Medical experts emphasize the key to cancer survival is early detection.
In Spring 2021, FFD members had the opportunity to have a full body sc...
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