#FireDepartment
🚒 $120K Grant for Fire Department Equipment
Emergency Preparedness Boost
RDKB seeks major UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant to upgrade equipment and training across four rural fire departments without impacting local taxes.
🎯 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund opportunity
🤝 Regional application allows maximum $30K per fire department
📋 Requires Board resolution to proceed with grant application
💰 Supplemental funding won't affect 2026 budget requisitions
⚡ Addresses historically cost-prohibitive equipment and training needs
🚨 KBRFR - $30,000
🏔️ Christina Lake Fire Rescue - $30,000
🌲 Beaverdell Volunteer Fire Department - $30,000
⛷️ Big White Fire Department - $30,000
🎯 Total potential grant: $120,000
🛡️ Enhanced emergency response capabilities for rural communities
💸 Zero impact on local taxpayer burden
🎓 Access to training previously too expensive to provide
Should RDKB pursue this emergency services grant?
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Next Steps
Board will vote on grant application approval. Staff will manage application process and coordinate with Finance department.
Attend RDKB Board meetings to voice your support or concerns.