Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced an investment of $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD).
As part of this investment, the Department of General Services (DGS) will use $4.1 million in ARPA funding towards BCFD facility improvements, including bathroom renovations and boiler and generator replacements. In addition, DGS will use $1.2 million in ARPA funding for roof repairs at multiple sites.
The Baltimore City Fire Department also plans to allocate $4.7 million in ARPA funding toward strategic acquisitions of life-saving equipment, reinforcing safety standards for firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and the broader Baltimore community.
"Our Fire Department performs life-saving work for Baltimore's residents and visitors every day. Our $10 million investment will support frontline staff, greatly improve working conditions, and help them carry out this work on behalf of our city," said Mayor Brandon Scott. "Today's announcement, along with the $15 million increase for the Fire Department included in our fiscal 2025 budget proposal, showcases our commitment to supporting this critically important agency."
The pandemic has highlighted the vital importance of first responders and the strain on essential firefighting and emergency services equipment as BCFD members provided emergency medical services, fire suppression, and rescue operations. This investment aims to lift emergency services personnel morale by providing improved facilities and protecting BCFD members by furnishing them with innovative life-saving personal protective equipment, ensuring they can operate effectively, efficiently, and safely.
"This significant investment of $10 Million in ARPA funding will greatly enhance the capabilities of the Baltimore City Fire Department, allowing us to acquire critical, state-of-the-art life-saving equipment and improve safety measures for our emergency services personnel and the community we serve. These strategic allocations will strengthen our operations, ensuring that we can continue to provide the highest level of service and protection to the residents and visitors of Baltimore," said Baltimore City Fire Department Fire Chief James W. Wallace.
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