The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is pleased to announce the award of $14,926,451 in grant funds to 187 fire and safety agencies across the state. These funds will be used to purchase an additional set of turnout gear for full-time career firefighters, enhancing their safety and readiness as they serve our communities.
Four grants are coming to the Upper Peninsula:
City of Marquette $79,992
City of Menominee $38,500
City of Sault Ste. Marie $45,500
Iron Mountain Fire Department $24,500
“Ensuring the safety and well-being of our firefighters is paramount,” said LEO Director Susan Corbin. “This grant will provide essential gear that allows our firefighters to respond more effectively to emergencies, protecting both themselves and the public. We are committed to supporting the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.”
The Firefighter Turnout Gear program aims to assist full-time fire department with purchasing an additional set of turnout gear for full-time career firefighters. The additional set of gear consists of coat, pants, and boots, and allows full-time firefighters to be equipped with the latest personal protective gear on the market.
The gear will provide full-time firefighters with a clean set of gear to switch into after a fire, instead of waiting until the end of the shift to properly clean the gear, improving response time. Now fire departments across Michigan will be able to provide a higher level of service to the communities by giving them the ability to return to service sooner with having an additional set of gear ready to go.
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