Establishes a grant program for Virginia localities to improve firefighting and emergency medical services.
The bill establishes the Virginia Fire Personnel and Equipment Grant Program. It provides grants to localities for acquiring firefighting and emergency medical services vehicles, equipment, and foam, and for modifying facilities. The Department of Fire Programs will develop a performance assessment system to evaluate grant effectiveness. The Department will submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly. Localities must provide matching funds and maintain their level of services. The Department may revoke or suspend funding for non-compliance.
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