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Fire Department Equipment Grant is sponsored by Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal. This grant provides funding to qualifying fire departments for the purchase of protective clothing (turnout gear), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), communications equipment, and other eligible miscellaneous equipment.
It is designed to help departments acquire critical equipment to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities.
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Ohio State Fire Marshal Grant and Loan Programs (Ohio) The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides annual grant funding for the following programs: </p><ul><li><u>Fire Department Training Reimbursement Grant</u> - Fire Departments that provide primary fire protection to an area with a permanent population of 25,000 or less qualify for the grant.
Reimbursement is available for specific fire training classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks up to the maximum amount that is authorized. Only the following classes will be covered by the grant: Volunteer Firefighter, Firefighter I Transition, Firefighter I, Firefighter II Transition, Firefighter I & II (combined), Certified Fire Safety Inspector.
The following Ohio Fire Academy Courses will be covered by the grant: Fire Officer I, Fire Officer 2, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Structural Fire Attack 101, Training In Acquired Structures, Understanding Fire Behavior (Mobile Fire Lab), Mobile Driving Simulation Lab. </li><li><u>MARCS Grant</u> - The MARCS Grant is available to fire departments that serve 25,000 or less.
The money can be used to purchase the systems, equipment, and/or services that are a part of, integrated into, or otherwise interoperable with the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) operated by the State of Ohio with respect to providing fire protection services.
</li><li><u>Revolving Loan</u> - The Small Government Fire Department Services Revolving Loan Program was created by the General Assembly to assist local governments in funding certain fire department major related expenses. A revolving loan can be used to expedite the purchase of major firefighting, rescue or EMS equipment. It can also be used for the construction or renovation of fire department buildings.
</li><li><u>Fire Department Equipment Grant</u> - The Division of State Fire Marshal makes the Fire Department Equipment Grant available to qualifying fire departments. Allowable equipment within the grant includes protective clothing, SCBA, communications equipment and other miscellaneous equipment.
Eligible fire departments must serve a population of less than 25,000, be in compliance with the Volunteer Firefighter Dependents Fund outlined in Ohio Revised Code 146, and have submitted incident fire reports for the designated year.
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publicsafetygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides annual grant funding for the following programs: Fire Department Training Reimbursement Grant - Fire Departments that provide primary fire protection to an area with a permanent population of 25,000 or less qualify for the grant.
Reimbursement is available for specific fire training classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks up to the maximum amount that is authorized. Only the following classes will be covered by the grant: Volunteer Firefighter, Firefighter I Transition, Firefighter I, Firefighter II Transition, Firefighter I & II (combined), Certified Fire Safety Inspector.
The following Ohio Fire Academy Courses will be covered by the grant: Fire Officer I, Fire Officer 2, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Structural Fire Attack 101, Training In Acquired Structures, Understanding Fire Behavior (Mobile Fire Lab), Mobile Driving Simulation Lab. MARCS Grant - The MARCS Grant is available to fire departments that serve 25,000 or less.
The money can be used to purchase the systems, equipment, and/or services that are a part of, integrated into, or otherwise interoperable with the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) operated by the State of Ohio with respect to providing fire protection services.
Revolving Loan - The Small Government Fire Department Services Revolving Loan Program was created by the General Assembly to assist local governments in funding certain fire department major related expenses. A revolving loan can be used to expedite the purchase of major firefighting, rescue or EMS equipment. It can also be used for the construction or renovation of fire department buildings.
Fire Department Equipment Grant - The Division of State Fire Marshal makes the Fire Department Equipment Grant available to qualifying fire departments. Allowable equipment within the grant includes protective clothing, SCBA, communications equipment and other miscellaneous equipment.
Eligible fire departments must serve a population of less than 25,000, be in compliance with the Volunteer Firefighter Dependents Fund outlined in Ohio Revised Code 146, and have submitted incident fire reports for the designated year. Funding History</span>Insight into the past years’ funding for this grant, if available" class="TipThis" src="https://www. publicsafetygrants.
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publicsafetygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Division of State Fire Marshal Name: Division of State Fire Marshal City/State/Zip: Reynoldsburg, Telephone: (614) 752-8200 URL: http://www.
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aspx Department of Commerce Grants Staff Name: Department of Commerce Grants Staff 77 South High Street, 23rd Floor City/State/Zip: Columbus, URL: https://apps2. com. ohio.
gov/fire/Grants/ 77 South High Street, 23rd Floor City/State/Zip: Columbus, Telephone: (614) 752-7208 URL: https://apps2. com. ohio.
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publicsafetygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Grant deadlines vary based on program area.
Firefighter I Training Grant - The application period opens every July. Fire Department Training Reimbursement Grant - The State Fire Marshal Training Reimbursement Grant application period opens every December. MARCS Grant - The application period opens every fall.
Revolving Loan - The Revolving Loan application period opens every winter. Volunteer Firefighter Assistance (VFA) Grant (formerly RCFA Grant) - Applications are accepted throughout the year. Grants are allocated on a first-come, first serve basis.
Fire Department Equipment Grant - Applications are to be submitted by January 31, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually. Award Details</span>Further information about awards through this program, such as total program funding, maximum, minimum, average or range of award amounts, expected number of awards, and funding period" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
publicsafetygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Award amounts vary by program area.
Firefighter I Training Grant - Awards may be up to $1,100 per student for the Firefighter I Transition level course and up to $1,500 per student for the Firefighter I course. Fire Department Training Reimbursement Grant - Reimbursement is available for specific fire training classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks up to the maximum amount that is authorized.
MARCS Grant - Up to $50,000 per department is available through this grant. Revolving Loan - Award amounts vary. Volunteer Firefighter Assistance (VFA) Grant (formerly RCFA Grant) - The maximum amount of an eligible agency is $1,500 per grant cycle.
Fire Department Equipment Grant - Award amounts vary, up to $15,000. You have not selected any grants to Add Please select at least one grant to continue.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Fire departments serving a population of less than 25,000, compliant with the Volunteer Firefighter Dependents Fund (Ohio Revised Code 146), and having submitted incident fire reports for the required year. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $15,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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