Office of the State Fire Marshal has awarded funds to 89 fire departments in Kansas through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program, totally $1.3 million. The OSFM made this grant possible through its budget passed by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly. 

This year, an additional $1.2 million was made available to OSFM for this grant by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Along with $100,000 provided through the agency's budget, the 2023 KFRSG had a total of $1.3 million to disburse.

Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges noted that the Rural Fire Department is receiving $15,000. The funds will be used to purchase five sets of bunker gear.&nbsp;

Grandview Plaza Volunteer Fire Department is also on the list to receive some funding.

Office of the State Fire Marshal has awarded funds to 89 fire departments in Kansas through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program, totally $1.3 million. The OSFM made this grant possible through its budget passed by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly. This year, an additional $1.2 million was made available to OSFM for this grant by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Along with $100,000 provided through the agency's budget, the 2023 KFRSG had a total of $1.3 million to disburse.Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges noted that the Rural Fire Department is receiving $15,000. The funds will be used to purchase five sets of bunker gear.&nbsp;Grandview Plaza Volunteer Fire Department is also on the list to receive some funding.

Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grants Awarded To volunteer, part-time fire departments