Summary
The fire department can now apply for a $25,000 Joey D. Foundation grant to buy "personal bailout" gear that helps firefighters escape dangerous situations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $25,000 grant would fund safety equipment at no cost to the general fund if awarded.
Kent firefighters and, by extension, residents who depend on them.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Jul 15, 2026
Kent Fire is applying for three federal grants: SAFER funding for three firefighter/paramedic positions over three years, a Fire Prevention & Safety grant for a kitchen safety training prop, and an AFG grant for ten sets of turnout gear. If awarded, the city accepts the grants with corresponding appropriations.
City Council Committee Meeting - Jul 1, 2026
Three federal grant applications: federal money toward three new firefighter-paramedics, a kids' fire-safety kitchen prop, and ten sets of aging turnout gear.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 15, 2026
The fire department can now apply for a $25,000 Joey D. Foundation grant to buy "personal bailout" gear that helps firefighters escape dangerous situations.
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