Indian River Receives AFG Grant for Operations & Safety Equipment

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company is proud to announce that it has received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for firefighting operations and firefighter safety via enhanced communication devices. The grant proposal was accepted in May 2013; however, the actual funding was received yesterday and the radio communication devices are being programmed pending implementation into the fire company operations.

Over the next month, apparatus will be retro-fitted with the new radios and members will be trained on the new devices and they are anticipated to be placed in service prior to the end of the month. This grant funding possibility was through a Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) that allowed our company to purchase these units. The total cost of this project is $164,286 with Indian River having to generate match funds of $15,079.

Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) - Award Year 2012

Indian River Volunteer Fire Company Millsboro DE

Operations and Safety Grant Award - $149,207.00

Equipment ($164,286) 5/31/2013

Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Information - The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.

Over the last several years, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company has reaped the benefits of the hard work and often overlooked commitment of our grant committee members.

Our Grant Chairman – Michael Eisenhauer has dedicated countless hours researching and writing grants, attending seminars, following up and completing tedious paperwork associated with grant proposals.

Michael’s hard-work and efforts are greatly appreciated.

Indian River has acquired via Motorola Solutions the following radio units:

• Motorola APX7500 Dual Band Mid Power Mobile Radios and supporting peripheral

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/US-EN/Business+Product+and+Services/Two-Way+Radios+-+Public+Safety/P25+Mobile+Radios/APX+7500_US-EN

The APX 7500 multi-band radio delivers instant interoperability into the hands of mission critical first responders. Motorola's fourth generation P25 mobile radio is capable of multi-band interoperability and can operate in any two of the following frequency bands (700/800 MHz ,VHF, UHF Range 1, and UHF Range 2). It provides backwards and forwards compatibility (FDMA and TDMA) and integrated GPS for outdoor location tracking.

• Motorola APX 7000XE P25 Portable Radios and supporting peripheral

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/US-EN/Business+Product+and+Services/Two-Way+Radios+-+Public+Safety/P25+Portable+Radios/APX_7000XE  

APX™ 7000XE – our most advanced, rugged radio with innovative features designed by first responders for first responders in extreme environments. Together we created an ergonomically superior radio that is easy to operate, with glove-friendly controls and a large top display. Significantly louder and clearer audio so that every word is heard.

Additional information regarding the grant program can be obtained by viewing the following web page:

http://www.fema.gov/welcome-assistance-firefighters-grant-program

Additional membership information may be obtained by viewing the following web page:

http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=344