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PERMA and NYSAFC Announce Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program
- By: Staff
- On: 12/20/2018 13:07:16
- In: NYSAFC News
The purpose of the program is to financially assist fire department members in obtaining equipment that will help reduce injury and illness within their agencies.
Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC), is pleased to announce upcoming funding opportunities for members through the Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program.
A request for applications (RFAs) will be issued on January 14, 2019, with monies to be awarded in the following categories: gear dryer and washer, power stretcher, hose management system, and items for rehabilitation systems. The purpose of this program is to financially assist members in obtaining equipment that will help reduce injury and illness within their agencies.
The open grant period will be from January 14 to March 1, 2019. PERMA members may access the online application through the PERMA website using their member login credentials here. To be eligible, applicants must be members of both NYSAFC (Department Members only) and PERMA. Instructions for this upcoming grant program are available upon login. Submissions are due by March 1, 2019.
PERMA and NYSAFC will conduct ongoing evaluations of agencies awarded equipment to determine the equipment's effectiveness in preventing illness and injury. Applicants selected for funding will be notified by PERMA around May 1, 2019. Any purchases made prior to the award date will not be eligible for reimbursement.
All questions regarding this RFA and the PERMA Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program should be directed to Public Safety Risk Management Specialist Lew Moskowitz of PERMA via email.