REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILLY ALCORN, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award in the amount of $702,728, requiring a City match of $72,273, for funding to purchase and install Source Capture Exhaust Systems (SCES) in fire stations:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 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 2024 AFG Grant for $702,728 with a City match of $72,273 and authorize the Fire chief to complete all required documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Fire Department (FFD) has been awarded $702,728 under the FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, requiring a City cost share of $72,273, for a total project cost of $775,001. The grant will fund the purchase and installation of Source Capture Exhaust Systems (SCES) in 13 fire stations (38 hose drops across apparatus bays). These systems will capture 100% of diesel exhaust at the tailpipe, aligning with NFPA 1500 10.1.5 and FFD's Exposure Risk Reduction Policy.
Diesel exhaust is a recognized carcinogen and has been a persistent occupational hazard inside fire stations, where contaminants can migrate into living and sleeping areas. Installing SCES is the most effective and immediate mitigation available. Acceptance of this award will enable FFD to begin procurement and installation, train personnel on system use and maintenance, and measurably reduce cancer risk to firefighters and the public who visit our stations.
BACKGROUND
FFD responds from 21 fire stations citywide. Many of our stations were constructed before modern source-capture controls and currently lack adequate diesel exhaust mitigati...
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