Fire Department Grant Pursuits
Summary
The fire department is chasing three FEMA grants — up to $8.45 million to hire 21 more firefighters, $2 million for training and gear, and $600,000 for prevention programs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
If awarded, over $11 million in federal money for staffing and equipment — mostly federal dollars, not local taxes.
Residents get better-staffed fire and EMS response; firefighters get new gear and training.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — June 17, 2026
The fire department is chasing three FEMA grants — up to $8.45 million to hire 21 more firefighters, $2 million for training and gear, and $600,000 for prevention programs.
City Council — April 22, 2026
The council backed a used fire truck purchase from Vadnais Heights, hazmat training costs, and three budget amendments bringing in donations and reimbursements for Fire Explorers, helmets, and Task Force One.
City Council — April 15, 2026
The emergency management department accepted $1.5 million in federal FEMA funding to strengthen the region's ability to prevent and respond to terrorism and other hazards.
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