HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 Approval to Accept the Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant for the Purchase of Structural Firefighting Gloves
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 17, 2023
Item #: 8
Contact Name: CJ VanCamp Department Director: Tom Smothers
Contact Number: Ext. 2006 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Approval to Accept the Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant
for the Purchase of Structural Firefighting Gloves. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
Background Summary:
On July 18, 2023, the City Commission approved the Fire Department (the department) to submit a matching
(75%/25%) application through the Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant for the
purchase of one hundred (100) sets of structural firefighting gloves in various sizes (ex. small, medium, large,
etc.). This was intended to ensure that all agency members have two sets of gloves immediately available. It
would also have provided a small number of spare gloves that would be available to crews in the event that
their primary and secondary PPE become contaminated or damaged and need to be replaced.
The department was notified on September 26, 2023, that it was awarded a matching grant for the purchase of
63 pairs of gloves, for a total cost of $6,300. This will provide all combat members with a second set of
structural firefighting gloves. The department will be responsible for matching 25% of the total cost, which will
be $1,575. The purchase of spare gloves will be included in future budgetary processes.
The Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant was created within the Division of the State
Fire Marshal to help protect the health and safety of firefighters in the State of Florida. The program will
provide financial assistance to help fire departments procure equipment, supplies, and educational training
designed to mitigate exposure to hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals. The objective of this program is to
award matching grants to eligible fire departments on a financial-need basis, for the purchase of the
equipment, supplies, and training designed to mitigate exposure to those chemicals.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the acceptance of the grant for the purchase of
structural firefighting gloves?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve to accept the grant and
purchase the structural firefighting gloves.
Attachments:
1. Grant_Award_Letter_FY23-24_City of Ocoee FD
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City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
Financial Impacts:
The total cost of the purchase of sixty-three sets of structural firefighting gloves is $6,300.00. The Florida
Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant would provide 75% ($4,725.00) of the total cost. If
successful, the financial impact on the city would be the remaining 25% ($1,575.00). The department has
included this cost into its annual personal protective equipment budget.
Type of Item: Consent
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JIMMY PATRONIS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
SUSAN SCHELL SAFETY PROGRAMS MANAGER
STATE FIRE MARSHAL BUREAU OF FIRE STANDARDS AND TRAINING
11655 NW GAINESVILLE ROAD OCALA, FLORIDA 34482-1486 TEL. 352-369-2836 FAX 352-732-1433
EMAIL SUSAN.SCHELL@MYFLORIDACFO.COM
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
September 26, 2023
City of Ocoee Fire Department
563 S. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, FL 34761
Re: Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program
Dear Chief Smothers,
The Bureau received requests for $2.25 million dollars equipment under the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Florida
Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant. On behalf of the Division of State Fire Marshal,
we are pleased to inform you that your grant application has been approved. The Bureau of Fire
Standards and Training carries out the responsibilities of administering your grant.
The approved project is to purchase 63 pairs of gloves not to exceed a total cost of $6,300.00 Your
department is responsible for 25% of this amount. Please note that the grant does not pay for shipping,
installation, wiring and/or plumbing, accessories, or supplies.
In order for your department to participate in this grant, you are required to accept the grant award within
30 calendar days of receipt of this letter. Please send your acceptance/denial email to
susan.schell@myfloridacfo.com. Once accepted, the department/fire service provider will receive a
contract agreement that you are required to approve, execute the Agreement, and submit a copy of the
entire contract document by email to susan.schell@myfloridacfo.com.
As per grant award, the department/fire service provider is required to be in “full” Safety Compliance
from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. Any outstanding compliance items are to be completed
within 90 days of the grant award notification. If not completed, then the grant award will be revoked.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance with regards to this process, please call Susan
Schell at 352-369-2836.
Susan Schell
Susan Schell, Safety Programs Manager
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