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Overview
*Did you attend one of the workshops conducted by DHS's regional fire program specialist?
Yes, I have attended workshop
*Was a workshop within 2 hours drive?
Yes
*Are you a member, or are you currently involved in the management, of the fire department or
non-affiliated EMS organization applying for this grant with this application?
Yes,.I am a member/officer of this applicant
If you answered No, please complete the information below. If you answered Yes, please skip the Preparer
Information section.
Fields marked with an * are required.
* Preparer's Name
* Address 1
Address 2
* City
State
* Zip
Preparer Information
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In the space below please list the person your organization has selected to be the primary point of contact for this
grant. This should be a Chief Officer or long time member of the organization who will see this grant through
completion. Reminder: if this person changes at anytime during the period of performance please update this
information. Please list only phone numbers where we can get in direct contact with you.
*Title
Prefix (check one)
* First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
• Business-P-hone_(e g 123-456.7890)
Primary Point of Contact
Fire Captain
M r.
Robert
* Home Phone (e.g. 123-456-7890)
Mobile Phone/Pager (e.g. 123-456-7890)
Fax (e.g. 123-456-7890)
Email (e.g. user@xyz.org)
Turner
305-416-5438 Ext
954-427-9663 Ext.
954-856-5959
rturner@miamigov.com
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Contact Information
Alternate Contact Information Number 1
Title Deputy Fire Chief
Prefix Mr.
* First Name Reginald
Middle Initial K
• Last Name Duren
*Business Phone 305-416-5403 Ext.
*Home Phone 954-476-5822 Ext.
Mobile Phone/Pager 954-258-5204
Fax
*Email rduren@miamigov.com
Alternate Contact Information Number 2
* Title Acting Director
Prefix Mrs.
• First Name Lillian
Middle Initial P
Last Name Blondet
Business Phone 305-416-1536 Ext.
*Home Phone 305-416-1500 Ext.
Mobile Phone/Pager 305-903-1315
Fax
*Email Iblondet@miamigov.com
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• Zip
Applicant Information
EMW-2011-FO-09623
Originally submitted on 09/23/2011 by Robert Turner (Userid: rduren)
Contact Information:
Address: 1151 NW 7 ST. 3RD FLOOR
City: Miami
State: Florida
Zip: 33136
Day Phone: 3054165438
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone: 9548565959
Email: rturner@miamigov.com
Application number is EMW-2011-FO-09623
• Organization Name City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue
• Type of Applicant Fire Department/Fire District
• Type of Jurisdiction Served City
If other, please enter the type of Jurisdiction
* Employer Identification Number 59-6000375
• What is your organization's DUNS Number? 072220791 (call 1-866-705-5711 to get a DUNS number)
Headquarters or Main Station Physical Address
• Physical Address 1 1151 NW 7th Street
Physical Address 2
• City Miami
• State Florida
33136 - 3604
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Mailing Address
• Mailing Address 1 1151 NW 7th Street
Mailing Address 2
• City Miami
• State Florida
33136 - 3604
Need help for ZIP+4?
• Zip
The city of Miami Department of Fire Rescue has received the
following grants from the Federal Government via the Department
of Homeland Security and/or the Assistance to Firefighter Grant
Program:
2010 FEMA/USAR for Equipment, Training, Support,
Management, and Procurement
2010 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2010 AFG for SCBA and Exhaust Extraction System
2009 AFG for PPE and Generator Project
2009 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
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• Please describe all grants that you have
received from DHS including any AFG grant
received from DHS or FEMA, for example,
2002 AFG grant for vehicle or 2003 ODP grant
for exercises. (Enter "N/A" if Not Applicable)
Events
2008 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2007 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2006 AFG for Extractors, Auto -Pulses, and Generators
2006 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2006 FEMA/USAR for Training, Personnel, Equipment, and
Operations
2006 Fire Prevention and Safety for Firefighting and Arson
Detection Equipment
2005 SAFER Grant for Hiring Firefighters
2005 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2004 FEMA/USAR for Training, Personnel, Equipment, and
Operations
2004 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2004 AFG for CAD System
2003 AFG for Station Alerting System
2003 UASI for Training, Personnel, and Equipment for Terrorism
Events
2002 AFG for Implementation of an Urban Firefighter Skills
Training Program
Account Information
* Type of bank account Checking
• Bank routing number - 9 digit number on the 063000021
bottom left hand corner of your check
*your account number 2696204833948
Additional Information
* For this fiscal year (Federal) is your
organization receiving Federal funding from No
any other grant program that may duplicate the
purpose and/or scope of this grant request?
If awarded the AFG grant, will your
organization expend more than $500,000 in
Federal funds during your organization's fiscal
year in which this AFG grant was awarded?
* Is the applicant delinquentonany_ Federal No
debt?
If you answered yes to any of the additional
questions above, please provide an
explanation in the space provided below:
In addition to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), the City of Miami Department of Fire -Rescue (MFR) is also
a recipient of the UASI and other federal grants. MFR wil spend more than $500,000 in federal funds during the
fiscal year in which the AFG is awarded.
Additionally; the City of Miam! receives over $50,000,000 in federal grants annually. These grants are allocated from
different federal agencies to implement a variety of programs and services in the city such as programs related to
public safety, education;housing construction, housing assistance; fire "prevention, meals, transportation, road
construction, after -school care,'economic development activities, emergency preparedness, training, job creation,
-green-initiatives, art and cultural events among others. The city has established fi,ancia! management sys ems,
procedures and controls to ensure funds are used in accordance vaitti'the grants requirements and federal
regulations. A single audit in accordance to OMB A-133 is completed on an annual basis.
Yes
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Department Characteristics (Part I)
Are you a member of a Federal Fire Department or
contracted by the Federal government and solely
responsible for suppression of fires on Federal
property?
What kind of organization do you represent?
If you answered combination, above, what is the
percentage of career members in your organization?
If you answered volunteer or combination or paid on -
call, how many of your volunteer Firefighters are paid
members from another career department?
* What type of community does your organization
serve?
What is the square mileage of your first -due response
area?
What percentage of your response area is protected
by hydrants?
* In what county/parish is your organization physically
located? If you have more than one station, in what
county/parish is your main station located?
* Does your organization protect critical infrastructure of
the state?
No
All Paid/Career
Urban
35
100
Miami -Dade
Yes
• How much of your jurisdiction's land use is for
agriculture, wild land, open space, or undeveloped 5 %
properties?
What percentage of your jurisdiction's land use is for
commercial, industrial, or institutional purposes?
• What percentage of your jurisdiction's land is used for
residential purposes?
29 %
66%
• How many occupied structures (commercial, industrial,
residential, or institutional) in your jurisdiction are more 600
than three stories tall?
What is the permanent resident population of your
Primary/First-Due Response Area or jurisdiction • 424000
served?
• Do you have a seasonal increase in population? Yes
How many active firefighters does your department 606
have -who perform firefighting duties?
• How many ALS level trained members do you have in 450
your department/organization?
* How many stations are operated by your organization? 14
* Is your department compliant to your local Emergency
Management standard for the National Incident Yes'
Management System (NIMS)?
* Do you currently report to the National Fire Incident Yes
Reporting System (NFIRS)?
If you answered yes above, please enter your 01042
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FDIN/FDID
* What percent of your active firefighters are trained to
the level of Firefighter I?
* What percent of your active firefighters are trained to
the level of Firefighter II?
If you answered less than 100% to either question
above, are you requesting for training funds in this
application to bring 100% of your firefighters into
compliance with NFPA 1001?
If you indicated that less than 100% of your firefighters N/A
are trained to the Firefighter II level and you are not
asking for training funds in this application, please
describe in the text box to the right your training
program and your plans to bring your membership up to
Firefighter II.
• What services does your organization provide?
100 %
100 %
Structural Fire Suppression Emergency Medical Responder
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Occasional Fire Prevention Program Formal/Year-Round Fire Prevention
Maritime operations/Firefighting
Please describe your organization and/or community
that you serve. We recommend typing your response in
a Word Document outside of this application, then
copying and pasting it into the written field.
There is a 4000 character limit.
Hazmat Operational Level
Hazmat Technical Level
Rescue Operational Level
ProgramRescue Technical Level
The City of Miami, known as the "Gateway to the
Americas," is a compact microcosm of economic, social,
and ethnic diversity. With an estimated population of
424,000 Miami is the largest city within Miami -Dade
County -the seventh -largest metro area in the United
States with over 5.4 million residents. Miami's population
swells to over 1,000,000 during daytime business hours
between residents, tourist, business commuters and
visitors in general. It is a compact urban area (35 square
miles) surrounded by the ocean which makes it vulnerable
to many natural disasters and a target for terrorist
activities. The city of Miami Fire Department (MFR),
through its Operations and Administration divisions, is
staffed with 699 fire professionals who respond to a
myriad of fire related emergencies and over 91,000 alarms
every year. .The majority of MFR responses are provided
by fire professionals who are stationed one of our 14 fire
stations.
As the second largest fire department in Miami -Dade
County, MFR faces many unique challenges to serve the
city of Miami - one of the most diverse municipalities in the
nation. The majority of its residents come from minority
backgrounds, with 68.4 percent Hispanic/Latino and 19.5
percent -Black. Economically, the City is one of great
contrasts and is often referred to as the "Tale of Two
Cities". Though it serves as one of the nation's leading
centers for trade, banking, and finance, it is considered
among the poorest cities of its size in the country. In
addition to poverty, problems such as unemployment,
substandard housing, -and illiteracy.are widespread.,All, of.
these dynamics create great challenges for the City's Fire
Department.
For the last decade, the city of Miami has remained inthe:_:
unenviable category as one of the ten most impoverished
communities in the nation. Statistically, Miami has a
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poverty rate of 28.5% and educationally, only 16% of city
of Miami residents have a bachelor's degree. Of those
who graduate, 70% enter low -wage jobs therebyadding
incrementally to the already high level of poverty. A
prevalent challenge within the city of Miami is the
language barrier. Since 50% of its population is foreign -
born, a language barrier exists among a large segment of
city residents because 70% of city residents speak a
language other than English at home.
In the last four year, Miami has beenin the epicenter of
the foreclosure crises. Property values have plummeted
more than 50% and the high number of foreclosed and
abandoned properties created unique problems for the
City and the Fire Department. In many instances, property
maintenance and safety have become a responsibility of
the local governments instead of the owners. This
situation has resulted in unique financial needs and strain
on services provided by City Departments such as MFR.
MFR faces the challenge of maintaining its existing level
of service and safety while facing over 10% in funding
reductions.
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Fire Department Characteristics (Part II)
2010 2009
• What is the total number of fire -related civilian fatalities in your 4 4
jurisdiction over the last three years?
What is the total number of fire -related civilian injuries in your 15 15 5
jurisdiction over the last three years?
• What is the total number of line of duty member fatalities in your 0 0 0
jurisdiction over the last three years?
• What is the total number of line of duty member injuries in your 200 210 205
jurisdiction over the last three years?
- Over the last three years, what was your organization's average 82139000
operating budget?
• What percentage of your TOTAL budget is dedicated to personnel 94
costs (salary, overtime and fringe benefits)?
*What percentage of your annual operating budget is derived from:
Enter numbers only, percentages must sum up to 100%
Taxes? 93
EMS Billing?. 7 %
°
Grants? 0
Donations? 0 %
Fund drives? 0 %
Fee for Service? 0
Other? 0
If you entered a value into Other field (other than 0), please explain
"
2008
5
For the second consecutive year, the city of
Miami administration declared "fiscal
urgency", which is defined as economic crisis
so dire it allows a municipality to void all labor
contracts pursuant to section 447.4095, of the
Florida Statute. The FY12 MFR budget
proposed for approval in September 2011
does not provide sufficient funds for training,
acquisition of equipment or modifications to
existing facilities. Last year, the budget for
MFR was approved at $88,013,463;however,
due to budget cuts, it was reduced to
$72,315,697. For FY12, MFR's budget will be
further reduced to $71,343,800, a significant
decrease undermining our long-term planning
and ability to respond emergency situation.
Therefore, MFR and the City of Miami are in
desperate need of financial assistance to
implement projects that otherwise could not
be included in an already strained budget.
Miami is an incorporated municipality in the
state of Florida, which does not have income
taxes to assist in supporting local
governmental administrative and municipal
services, such as firefighters. As a result of
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* Please describe your organization's need for Federal financial
assistance. We recommend typing your response in a Word
Document outside of this application, then copying and pasting it into
the written field. There is a 4000 character limit.
this global economic situation and reduction
in property values of 50% in the last 5 years,
the revenue intake and projections for the
City have been significantly reduced. With
nearly half of all South Florida mortgages
underwater and plenty of foreclosed homes,
the 2011 housing market has been one of
continued gloom. In the first quarter alone,
home prices declined 1.8%. Home prices are
down to 2002 levels and property tax
collections are down accordingly. For
example, Downtown Miami added about
22,500 condo units in the boom years but the
City's tax revenue collection did not raise
enough revenues to make up for the loss in
property value. Furthermore, these new
residential towers and condominiums have
increased the need for municipal and
emergency services.
MFR's budget is funded from the General
Fund which is 93% supported by property
taxes; therefore the City's diminished tax
base has had a profoundly negative impact
on our department. In June 2011, the
administration estimated a budget shortfall
between revenues and expenses for FY12 of
$55.75 million (assuming service levels
remained the same). To address the tax
revenue shortfalls city-wide and create a
balanced budget, the City has.implemented
measures to eliminate job positions, reduce
paid holidays, decrease in pension benefits,
and increases in employee insurance costs,
in addition to other operational and capital
project reductions. An August 8, 2011, a
Miami Herald article reported that "Mayor
Regalado and City Manager Martinez have
proposed the remaining cuts come from not
filling 372 positions, holding off on some
police training, and not buying new police
cars or fire equipment for a year".
This positions MFR's operations with
restrictions that barely cover its day to day
operations and do not provide funding to
address its immediate need to train its
firefighters, upgrade HAZMAT suits that do
not meet current levels of protection; and
install exhaust systems at fire stations to
prevent dangerous accumulations of toxins.
that may affect the lives of our personnel.
MFR desires to meet and exceed minimum
requirements, firefighter safety and
emergency response time however, the
ability to implement these projects is limited
to the funding allocated through this grant.
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* How many vehicles does your organization have in each of the types or class of vehicle listed below? You must
include' vehicles that are leased or on long-term loan as well as any vehicles that have been ordered or
r
otherwise currently 'under contract for purchase or lease by yourorganizationbut not yet,in your
'possession. (Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not have any of the.vehicles below.),
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Type or Class of Vehicle
Total Total
Number of Number of
Front Tine Reserve
Apparatus Apparatus
Total
Number
Of Seated
Riding
Positions
Engines or Pumpers (pumping capacity of 750 gpm or greater and
water capacity of 300 gallons or more): 14 8 56
Pumper, Pumper/Tanker, Rescue/Pumper, Foam Pumper, CAFS Pumper, Quint
(Aerial device of less than 76 feet), Type I or Type II Engine Urban Interface
Ambulances for transport and/or emergency response 24 15 72
Tankers or Tenders (pumping capacity of less than 750 gallons per 0 0 0
minute (gpm) and water capacity of 1,000 gallons or more):
Aerial Apparatus: 2 12
Aerial Ladder Trick, Telescoping, Articulating, Ladder Towers, Platform, Tiller Ladder 3
Truck, Quint (Aerial device of 76 feet or greater)
Brush/Quick attack (pumping capacity of less than 750 gpm and
water carrying capacity of at least 300 gallons): 0 0 0
Brush Truck, Patrol Unit (Pick up wl Skid Unit), Quick Attack Unit, Mini -Pumper, Type
111 Engine, Type IV Engine, Type V Engine, Type VI Engine, Type VII Engine
Rescue Vehicles: 2 0 8
Rescue Squad, Rescue (Light, Medium, Heavy), Technical Rescue Vehicle,
Hazardous Materials Unit
Other:
EMS Chase Vehicle, Air/Light Unit, Rehab Units, Bomb Unit, Technical Support 9 1 18
(Command, Operational Support/Supply), Salvage Truck, ARFF (Aircraft Rescue
Firefighting), Command/Mobile Communications Vehicle, Other Vehicle
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Department Call Volume
2010 2009 2008
How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0)
Working Structural Fires 813 673 811
False Alarms/Good Intent Calls 5911 4178 4281
Vehicle Fires 274 108 296
Vegetation Fires 172 236 140
EMS -BLS Response Calls 28869 29085 33560
EMS-ALS Response Calls 43001 43932 38440
EMS -BLS Scheduled Transports 0 0 • 0
EMS-ALS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
Vehicle Accidents w/o Extrication 6352 5391 6107
Vehicle Extrications 220 94 118
Other Rescue 150 111 106
Hazardous Condition/Materials 591 415 420
Calls
Service Calls 1060 852 272
Other Calls and Incidents 3827 3725 4979
Total 91240 88800 89530
* How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0)
What is the total acreage of all 5 7 4
vegetation fires?
*How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0)
In a particular year, how many
times does your organization 2 2 5
receive mutual/automatic aid?
In a particular year, how many
times does your organization
provide mutual/automatic aid?
(Please indicate the number of. 69 137 55
times your department provides
or receives mutual aid. Do not
include first -due responses
claimed above.)
Out of the mutual/automatic aid
responses, how many were 3
7
3
structure fires?
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Request Information
1. Select a program for which you are applying. If you are interested in applying under both Vehicle Acquisition and
Operations and Safety, and/or regional application you will need to submit separate applications.
Program Name
Operations and Safety
2. Will this grant benefit more than one organization?
Yes
If you answered Yes to Question 2 above, please explain.
The city of Miami will partner with its automatic aid neighbor,the Village of Key Biscayne Fire Department, to enroll
and provide training to firefighters and HAZMAT technicians to address the immediate attrition of firefighters in both
departments due to retirement.
3. Enter Grant writing fee associated with the preparation of this request. Enter 0 if there is no fee.
$0
Request Details
The activities for program Operations and Safety are listed in the table below.
Activity Number of Entries Total Cost Additional Funding
Equipment 0 $ 0 $ 0
Modify Facilities 10 $ 296,120 $ 0
Personal Protective Equipment 1 $ 47,490 $ 0
Training 2 $ 656,392 $ 0
Wellness and Fitness Programs 0 $ 0 $ 0
* Total Funding for all EMS requested in this application
Grant -writing fee associated with the preparation of this request.
View Operations and Firefighter Safety - Modify Facilities
Modify Facilities Details
1. On what type of modification will the funds be spent (Add one
line -item request per station being modified)?
Please provide-further-description-of--the-item-selected-above.
$0 View Details
$0
Source Capture Exhaust System(s)
Station 9 An overhead passive system
integrated with drop down to aid in removal of
contaminants emitting from returned
firefighters, trucks, surrounding traffic in these
urban settings, and the accumulation of said -
gases due to lack of breezeways and
ventilation.
2. If you are installing an exhaust system, how many vehicles do
you plan on attaching to the system (only include currently owned
vehicles or vehicles on order - do not include equipment for future
capacity)?
3. Does the facility you wish to modify have a drive through bay?
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4. Number of units:
5. Cost per unit:
6. What is the age of the facility that is being modified?
7. What type of facility will be modified?
Yes
4 (whole number only)
7500 (whole dollar amounts only)
21 years
Station(s) with sleeping quarters
8. What is the level of occupancy for the facility you wish to modify? Full-Time(24/7)
Note: The occupancy is defined by the number of hours the facility is
used within a single 24 hour time period.
Select Object Class:
•
Modify Facilities - Add Budget Item
Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify:
Firefighting Modify Facilities - Narrative
* Section # 1 Project Description: In the space provided below include clear and concise details regarding your
organization's project's description and budget. This includes providing local statistics to justify the needs of your
department and a detailed plan for how your department will implement the proposed project. Further, please
describe what you are requesting funding for including budget descriptions of the major budget items, i.e.,
personnel, equipment, contracts, etc.? *3000 characters
MFR seeks to take an additional active measure in protecting their firefighters from diesel emissions by seeking
funding in the amount of $296,120 to purchase and install Exhaust Extraction Systems for 5 of its remaining fire
stations(Station 2, 4, 7, 8, and 9).
Annually, MFR's firefighters answer over 90,000 calls from 14 stations distributed through a 35 square mile territory,
resulting in one of the top ten call volumes per firefighter in the country. These calls, within the densely populated
urban environment of the city of Miami, protect the almost 1 million individuals who live, work, or visit the city on a
daily basis. MFR faces the typical firefighting emergencies to combat structural fires.It has 600 buildings over four
stories including 291 considered high rises, car fires, chemical, and HAZMAT fires. Additionally, MFR must be ready
to respond to hurricanes, fallout from political turmoil from other countries, and terrorist attacks.During other
emergencies, particularly weather -related emergencies, city residents and workers consider fire stations as refuges
for public safety.
These modifications to fire stations will provide a Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System, with drop down hoses on a rail
track -and -accompanying -air -filter to -the remaining -five -stations -that -need -to be -upgraded.. Each station will be fully
retrofitted and will require between 3 and 4 direct connect as well as multiple passive systems. This project is ready
to be acted upon and MFR expects no delay in processing funding and making purchases within a 12 month period.
All active firefighters are fully trained in how to use project components; therefore no additional training is requested
as part of this grant.
Through a comprehensive risk assessment; -diesel exhaust emissions have been identified by MFR as -a risk posed
`- to the health and safety of its firefighting personnel, administrative personnel, and visitors to the fire stations.
Presently these five -fire -fire stationsahave old, outdated exhaust fans that do not have the capacity
y to remove the diesel
exhaust emitted bythe apparatus. The lack of vehicle exhaust extraction systems allows for:
•Harmful carbon monoxide and diesel exhaust to exist in the apparatus bays.
'iFirefighter's'personal protective equipment that is stored in the apparatus area to be coated with diesel residue.
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•Cross contamination of EMS equipment located in the compartments of the apparatus (MFR provides Advanced
Life Support) with diesel residue.
•Apparatus exhaust to enter into the living quarters of the fire stations.
•This situation exposes firefighters to continued long-term exposure to carbon monoxide and diesel exhaust (a
known cancer causing agent —as designated by NIOSH and OSHA).
This proposed project will significantly increase MFR's ability to protect the health and safety of the public and its
firefighters.
* Section # 2 Cost/Benefit: In the space provided below please explain, as clearly as possible, what will be the
benefits your department or your community will realize if the project described is funded (i.e. anticipated savings
and/or efficiencies)? Is there a high benefit for the cost incurred? Are the costs reasonable? Provide justification for
the budget items relating to the cost of the requested items. *3000 characters
CURRENT SITUATION
Currently 5 out the 14 stations lack vehicles exhaust extraction systems. When these stations were constructed 30
and 40 years ago, they met fire station safety standards; but this is no.longer the case. MFR's first responders are
being exposed to carcinogenic exhaust daily. The public, who use the firehouses for civic events and/or large scale
emergencies, are also exposed.
The exhaust from trucks turning on and off is further compounded by the post -incident fumes from equipment,
PPEs, and trucks that have been exposed to flames, smoke and chemicals. Daily, there is a toxic cocktail of gases
that first responders are subjected to as part their job.
BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT
The benefits for the department are many:
Personnel: The most obvious benefit is the removal of toxic gases from the facilities where our first responders'
reside on 24 hour shifts.
Equipment: The exposure to gases erodes protective material on our trucks, uniforms, and firefighting equipment.
This system will decrease the amount of exposure and increase the life of MFR's equipment and vehicles.
BENEFITS FOR COMMUNITY
The benefits for the community are in the quality of response and the quality of resources for the community.
Quality of resources: This project will improve the safety of the firehouse for public uses
Quality of response: The effects of low levels of carbon monoxide and other chemical exposure are subtle but over
time will result in alarming health impacts on first responders. Slowing of physical reactions, impairment of decision
making, and increases in the likelihood of cancers are some potential effects on our first responders that decrease
the quality of the response.
JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ITEMS.
The installation of the proposed extraction systems will ensure that our first responders have safe living quarters to
return to which are free of exhaust pollution and contaminants. This project would bring MFR to 100% compliance
with NIOSH standards. Moreover, MFR will benefit from funding for this new ability to protect its fire response
territory, fulfill its automatic and mutual aid obligations and protect the safety and health of its firefighters.
These stations have been surveyed to establish the vehicles and applicable number of drops and filtration systems
needed:
Station 2 (40 years old)- 4 units @ $9181; 2 filtration Units @ $7500.00 per unit
Station 4 (32 years old)- 4 units @$9181; 3 filtration Units @ $7500.00 per unit
Station 7 (33 years old)- 4 units @ $9181; 2 filtration Units @ $7500.00 per unit
Station 8 (40 years-old)--4-units @$9181=3-filtration- Units -@-$7500.00 per unit
Station 9 (33 years old)- 4 units)@ $9181; 4 filtration Units @ 7500.00 per unit
An extraction system has been identified that is compatible with our current vehicles and will be a turnkey system
that -can be easily installed and launched for active use within the proposed grant time period.
* Section -# 3 Statement of Effect: How would this award affect the daily; operations of your department (i.e., describe
how frequently the equipment will be used or what the benefits will provide the personnel in your department)? How
c ----t protect
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- would this award affect your department's ability to protect lives and property m.your community *3000 —_ -
The installation of these units would dramatically impact the daily operations of MFR's first response units
``throughout'the 35=miles of the city of Miami's primary response territory as well as being response -ready for mutual
aid calls. Every day; MFR'sfirehouses are exposed to exhaust fumes due to daily operations. On a typical day, MFR
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fire stations will respond to 15-30 calls for service. Emergency and non -emergency movements create a constant
level of carbon monoxide in the firehouse, which was tested at 30,000 PPM during a 2010 test. At 70,000 PPM,
unconsciousness occurswithin 20 minutes.1-he'constant exposure. over 24 hours can erode firefighters' mental
acuity, impair their respiratory system, and cause fatigue, headache and nausea.
Anticipated Outcomes Include:
*Increased firefighter health due to exhaust extraction
*Increased usability of stations by the public due to removal of exhaust.
*Increased exhaust removal from idling cars surrounding fire stations in its urban environment.
* Section # 4 In the space provided below include details regarding your organization's request not covered in any
other section. *3000 characters
Though the city serves as one of the nation's leading centers for trade, banking, and finance, it is considered among
the poorest cities of its size in the country. In addition to poverty, problems such as unemployment, substandard
housing, and illiteracy are widespread. All of these dynamics create great challenges for the Miami Fire Department.
Property values have plummeted more than 50% in the last five years. As a result the city has experienced a high
number of foreclosed and abandoned properties that create unique problems for the Miami Fire Department. In
addition, the city has been unable to collect the tax revenues necessary to cover current operational expenditures
and capital projects. This situation has resulted in financial needs and strain on services provided by city
departments such as MFR.
MFR believes that the cost of the exhaust systems is reasonable and the benefits incalculable. The extraction
systems are needed in each one of the proposed stations in order to provide safe living and working quarters to the
city's 198 firefighters assigned to work at these stations. MFR is requesting this funding to maintain its existing level
of service and safety while facing considerable funding reductions.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment Details
1. Select the PPE that you propose to acquire Chemical/Biological Suits(Must conform to
NFPA 1994, 2001 edition)
Please provide further description of the item selected above or if
you selected Other above, please specify.
2. Number of units: 10 (whole number only)
3. Cost per unit: $4749. (whole dollar amounts only)
4. 100%
. For turnout requests, what percentage of your on -duty active
members will have PPE that meets -applicable NFPA and OSHA
standards if this grant is awarded?
• If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of your seated
riding positions will have complaint SCBA assigned to it if this grant:
is awarded?
• If you are asking for specialized PPE (e.g., Haz-Mat), what
percentage of applicable members will have specialized PPE that ua ,
meets established standards if this grant is awarded?
5. What is the purpose of this request?
If you have indicated you are requesting PPE (any PPE other than
SCBA) in the Question 1 above, what are the specific ages of your
to:replace old/obsolete equipment_ ,
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equipment in years? if requesting SCBA, click on "NIA", do not
provide PPE ages here but continue on to the next question. Please
assure that you've accounted for ALL gear for members
declared in Department Characteristics - not just the gear you
wish to replace.
If you have indicated you are requesting SCBA in the Question
above, to which edition(s) of NFPA are your SCBA compliant? If not
requesting SCBA, please click on "N/A" and continue on to the next
question. Please account for ALL SCBA currently in your
department's inventory - not just the equipment you wish to
replace.
6. Is this PPE:
If you selected For some other use above, please specify
7. Will this equipment be used for wildland firefighting purposes? No
Age (in Years)
Less than 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 or more
Number of members without
gear
N/A
Year
2007 Standard
2002 Standard
Older
Standards
8. Is your department trained in the proper use of the equipment
being purchased with grant funds?
If not, will you be asking for training funds for this purpose with this
application or will you obtain the appropriate training through other
sources?
# of
Items
10
# of NFPA compliant
SCBA
For use in Haz-Mat incidents
Yes
No
Firefighting PPE - Narrative
* Section # 1 Project Description In the space provided below include clear and concise details regarding your
organization's project's descriptionandbudget. This includes providing local statistics to justify the needs of your
.department and a detailed plan for how your department will implement the proposed' project: Further, please
describe what you are requesting funding for including budget descriptions of the major budget items, i.e.,
personnel, equipment, contracts, etc.? *3000 characters
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MFR is requesting funding in the amount of $ 47,490 to purchase 10 HAZMAT Level A suits and replace current
inventory of suits that are over 20 years old and are not in compliance with current standards.
The MFR Hazardous Material Response Team (HAZMAT Team) is a 14-member team who have been extensively
trained and equipped to respond to threat and/or deployment of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass
destruction (WMD), as well as fuel and gas -related emergencies. The most common types of incidents that our
HAZMAT team responds to are gasoline spills and chemical spills as a result of overturned vehicles. Other types of
incidents include vapor leaks, propane and natural gas leaks, and gas Teaks in pipes or appliances. The HAZMAT
team is housed in Fire Station 1 and works in conjunction with other jurisdictions, when necessary.
Our current suits have been in operation since 1992 and are behind three update revisions. According to NFPA
1991 standard, suits are acceptable as long as they are less than or equal to 2 revisions old. In addition to not
adhering to current standards, the current suits lack the protective measures required to provide complete protection
to the HAZMAT team when responding to Hazmat events. Specifically, MFR currently Tacks the appropriate level of
protection to combat the typical fire HAZMAT emergencies it experiences daily since its HAZMAT suits only comply
with Level B protection. As a result, MFR has had to stand down from 30% of their HAZMAT calls until mutual aid
could arrive with better HAZMAT protection for their first responders due to the highly industrial chemicals that are
used in Miami on a daily basis. Even in the situations where MFR could use their current HAZMAT suits to contain
an incident, response took longer due to their inability to approach certain exposure areas without total containment
suits, and their protection from all forms of chemicals: solids, liquids, and gasses/vapors.
In 2010, the MFR HAZMAT team responded to more than 500 calls. Given the high number of HAZMAT calls, the
preparedness of MFR's first responders is critical. This project will fully replace MFR's outdated and non-
NFPA/NIOSH compliant suits with new suits that are in compliance with American standard NFPA 1991 to maximize
the safety of our HAZMAT team members. The major budget expenditure for this project is the purchase of the suits.
This consists of:
• Fully encapsulating chemical entry suit
• Full -face piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or a supplied air respirator (SAR) with an escape
cylinder.
• Boots with steel toes and shanks on the outside of the suit
• Chemical -resistant gloves for this level of protection.
• An intrinsically safe two-way radio is also worn inside the suit, voice -operated microphones and an earpiece
speaker for monitoring the operations channel.
The cost for these suits is estimated at $4,749.00 per suit for a total project cost of $47,490.00
* Section # 2 Cost/Benefit: In the space provided below please explain, as clearly as possible, what wit be the
benefits your department or your community will realize if the project described is funded (i.e. anticipated savings
and/or efficiencies)? Is there, a high benefit for the cost incurred? Are the costs reasonable? Provide justification for
the budget items relating to the cost of the requested items. *3000 characters
This project will greatly increase MFR's capacity to safeguard the health and safety of our HAZMAT team by
providing them with the appropriate personal and protective equipment designed to provide the highest level of
safety and efficiency when responding to HAZMAT events. MFR has invested funds into training, interoperability
exercises, and upgrading the skills of its HAZMAT team. Without the proper protection that these suits provide, this
team will be unable to respond effectively.
The city of Miami has declared "fiscal urgency" for the last 2 years and is unable to fund these types of projects thus
leaving the MFR Department and the city of Miami in desperate need of financial assistance. Funding from this grant
will alleviate -the added -cost of -this project -to -an -already strained departmental budget.
BENEFITS FOR THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COMMUNITY
HAZMAT Calls: Currently MFR responds to more than 500 dedicated HAZMAT calls a year: -With the -new Level A
HAZMAT suits, firefighters would be fully equipped during these standard calls, thus improving response and
' recovery'times. Specifically,"MFR would be properly prepared to safely respond to all CBRNE calls and human life
and property would be better protected.
Large.Scale Natural Disasters Response Benefits -Miami's weather is characterized by a six-month Atlantic.
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tiurricaneseason in which` elevated levels of hurricane activity are anticipated throughout the next decade (NOAA
Press Release 03-144, Dec.1, 2003). These emergencies result in devastation that can destroy the containers
. holding toxic chemicalsin.our industrial areas, turn over railroad cars carrying hazardous materials to and from the
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Port of Miami, destroy large tankers carrying hazardous materials and their own fuel, and distribution gas facilities.
The ability to respond to these incidents is critical to contain the spread of damage and contamination.
Terrorist Preparedness Benefits: Through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program, the Department of
Homeland Security.(DHS) ranked the city of Miami as the eighth most probable urban area in the country to be
targeted by terrorist attack, most likely using CBRNE tactics, which the current HAZMAT suits would only provide
partial protection for.
For the cost of $47,490 or $4,749 per suit, the city of Miami can contain emergencies that are quick to spread and
advance due to the highly volatile chemicals and hazardous materials that also increase the likelihood of loss of life.
* Section # 3 Statement of Effect: How would this award affect the daily operations of your department (i.e., describe
how frequently the equipment will be used or what the benefits will provide the personnel in your department)? How
would this award affect your department's ability to protect lives and property in your community? *3000 characters
Funding from this grant will enable MFR to purchase level A HAZMAT suits from industry experts that is designed to
provide the highest -level of protection in addition to maximum safety.ofour HAZMAT team members. This award will
also increase our ability to respond safely and adequately in hazardous situations when assisting the public in our
daily operations.
* Section # 4 In the space provided below include details regarding your organization's request not covered in any
other section. *3000 characters
Miami is home to critical infrastructure, systems and assets that, if attacked or damaged in a natural disaster, would
result in a catastrophic loss of life and economic loss. The city is notable for its international seaport and airport.
Currently, the only access to the Port of Miami is over the Port Bridge but a major tunnel is being built which will
connect the Port to 1-95 and 1-395.
The Network Access Point (NAP) center of the Americas, which switches the majority of South America, Central
America and the Caribbean's data traffic bound to more than 148 countries in the world, making it the unrivaled
gateway to the Americas, is located in Downtown Miami. Miami is the home of preffessional sport teams: Miami
Heat basketball team and Marlins Baseball team (in 2012). In addition, the city of Miami hosts numerous large
capacity events and tourist attractions including the Super Bowl, Professional Championship title games, Calle Ocho
Festival (1 million attendees), Columbus Day Regatta, and national and international music awards. These events
take place in large arenas, city streets and public waterfronts.
MFR must be able to respond to emergencies resulting from the many forms of public transit available in the area.
These include passenger trains, freight trains, buses, metro rail, and the metro mover. MFR responders must also
be able to respond to emergencies in residential and commercial high rises. This includes the largest concentration
of international banks in the US, located in the Brickell Financial District. Various colleges, the performing arts
center, federal/state/county courthouses and buildings located in Miami increase the vulnerability and demand the
need for experienced and well protected firefighters.
The combination of these factors increases Miami's vulnerability to terrorism & natural hazards. Unique equipment,
training, and planning are needed in large high threat urban areas such as Miami in order to protect the citizens and
first responders. Therefore, MFR is proposing to purchase new chemical protection suits with flash protection to
maximize the safety of the HAZMAT team members. Without this grant funding, MFR will not be able to afford the
NFPA 1991 standard HAZMAT suits.
Training Program
Training Details
1. Which title most closely describes your requested program?
Haz-Mat - Technician/Specialist level
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Please provide further description of the item selected or if you
selected Other, please specify.
2. Number of units:
3. Cost per unit:
4. Generally, this program can best be categorized as:
Training that is tested and results in a nationally sanctioned or State certification
If you answered other above, please specify:
5. What percentage of applicable personnel will be trained by this
program?
6. Generally, the training program provided under this grant:
Wit bring your department into compliance with federal or state
mandated training requirements, please specify:
7. Will this training enhance your ability to perform mutual aid?
If you answered Yes to the question above, please explain.
8. WII this training include members from other departments?
9. Will this training be instructor led?
Item
This training will prepare responders to
emergencies involving hazardous materials
and weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
The training will provide competencies for
awareness level personnel, operations level
responders, hazardous materials technicians,
incident commanders, hazardous materials
officers, hazardous materials safety officers,
and other specialist employees.
20 (whole number only)
$6150 (whole dollar amounts only)
100 %
In the next 5 years, MFR is slated to lose
approximately 200 or 33% of trained officers.
The HazMat unit will be particularly affected
since 24% (34) of HazMat trained officers
and 67% (10 out of 15) of the top command
officers will leave the force by 2015. Given
our anticipated attrition rate, MFR will fall
short of the mandated trained personnel to
meet both the federal and state requirements
related to HazMat training.
Yes
The City of Miami operates in an area
adjacent to three different municipalities and
a major airport, railroad, and port. The ability
to respond to HazMat emergencies is critical
given the variety of hazardous materials that
are routinely transported through the region
as well as the designation of Miami as a
UASI target.
Yes
Y-es
Training Program -Add Budget Item
Classroom
Please provide further description of the item
selected`above'or If you selected other above,
please specify.
Training consists of lectures and demonstrations conducted in a
classroom setting and later practiced during hands-on training
exercises. This training includes: .
•First Responder Awareness and Operations Training
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician Training
• Advanced Hazardous Material Emergency Response Training.
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Select Object Class: Contractual
If you selected other above, please specify
Training Program
Training Details
1. Which title most closely describes your requested program?
Officer Training (NFPA 1021)
Please provide further description of the item selected or if you
selected Other, please specify.
2. Number of units:
3. Cost per unit:
MFR seeks to groom its firefighters into
officers in preparation for the retirement of
approximately 200 individuals in the next 5
years. Training will focus on officer'
responsibility and cover the requirements for
the four levels of progression — Fire Officer I,
Fire Officer 11, Fire Officer I11, and Fire Officer
IV. Therefore, each of the 106 firefighters
attending the training will undergo an 80 hour
course to prepare them for these
responsibilities.
106 (whole number only)
$5032 (whole dollar amounts only)
4. Generally, this program can best be categorized as:
Training that is tested and results in a nationally sanctioned or State certification
If you answered other above, please specify:
5. What percentage of applicable personnel will be trained by this
program?
6. Generally, the training program provided under this grant:
Will bring your department into compliance with recommended
applicable NFPA or other standards, please specify:
7. Will this training-enhanceyourability-to perform mutual aid?
If you answered Yes to the question above, please explain.
8. Will this training include members from other departments?
9. Will this training be instructor -led?
21%
NFPA 1021 covers the performance
requirements necessary to perform the duties
of a fire officer and specifically identifies four
levels of progression.
Yes
MFR needs qualified officers to manage and
direct all personnel in the cases of
emergencies within and outside its primary
response area. Without this preparation, MFR
will not be able to deploy mutual aid.
Yes
Yes
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Item
Please provide further description of
the item selected above or 1f you
selected other above, please specify.
Select Object Class:
If you selected other above, please
specify
Firefighting Training - Narrative
Training Program - Add Budget Item
Classroom
The course will prepare officers to progress based on their proficiency in
standard job performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of
a fire officer and specifically identify four levels of authority.
Contractual
* Section # 1 Project Description: In the space provided below include clear and concise details regarding your
organization's project's description and budget. This includes providing local statistics to justify the needs of your
department and a detailed plan for how your department will implement the proposed project. Further, please
describe what you are requesting funding for including budget descriptions of the major budget items, i.e.,
personnel, equipment, contracts, etc.? *3000 characters
The City of Miami's Department of Fire Rescue (MFR) proposes fast track training programs to address the
impending "brain drain" in the department as MFR faces a mass exodus of experienced veteran firefighters. This
exodus is a result of major changes in compensation and benefits, as well as retirements. Over a 25% of MFR's
firefighters and over 60% of senior leadership (officers) will sever employment within the next 4 years. This
phenomenon is occurring as Miami's built environment becomes ever more complex.
The need for competent, skilled, knowledgeable and experienced officers and HAZMAT technicians is critical to
effective emergency response. However, with the retirement of over 200 firefighters in the next three years, MFR will
be severely challenged to provide the current level of quality emergency response. Furthermore, MFR will be unable
to develop new capacities for response based on emerging threats unless it is able to invest in ramping up its
firefighters' expertise and putting a significant amount of its current firefighting personnel into a developmental track
that will result in Officers and HAZMAT Technicians. MFR's proposed project will provide the foundation for ensuring
that as firefighters retire, MFR does not suffer preventable harm to its citizenry, firefighters or unnecessary economic
loss due to inadequate or non-existent training.
MFR proposes to train 126 firefighters (1/3 of its force) to acquire new skills and responsibilities through the
following:
Officer Training (NFPA 1021)- MFR seeks to groom its firefighters into officers in preparation for the retirement of
over 200 individuals. One hundred and six (106) firefighters will receive training. Training will focus on officer
responsibility and cover the requirements for Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II. Therefore, each of the 106 firefighters
will undergo an 80-hour course to prepare them for these responsibilities. The training cost is estimated at $5,032
per firefighter.
HAZMAT - Technician level -This training will prepare responders to emergencies involving hazardous
materials!weapons_of_mass_destruction_(WMD) Twenty (20)technicians will receive training. The training will provide
competencies for awareness level personnel; operations level responders, hazardous materials technicians, incident
commanders, hazardous materials officers, hazardous materials safety officers, and other specialist employees. The
training cost is estimated at $6,150 per technician.
The above trainings will ensure that MFR will have strong, credentialed, NFPA compliant and skilled firefighters.
• "Section # 2 Cost/Benefit: In the space provided below please explain, as clearly as possible, what will be the
benefits your department or your community will realize if the project described is funded (i.e:-anticipated savings'
and/or efficiencies)? Is therea highbenefit for the cost incurred? Are the costs reasonable? Provide justification for
- -the budget items relating to the cost of the requested items. *3000 characters
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The proposed trainings will address the critical skill deficiencies that will directly impact MFR's daily response time,
quality, and efficacy. Due to cuts in the municipal budget, MFR is not able to afford these contracted services, and
therefore -faces NFPA tior -compliance and a decrease in command quality. These training programs were selected
based on a thorough review of the current staffing and expertise and the deficiencies that will begin emerging this
fiscal year as skilled officers and HAZMAT personnel begin retirement. MFR Tacks funding for current firefighters to
achieve officer and Hazmat training. The training is critical to meet the growing demands of the population and to fill
the knowledge gap that will occur as firefighters retire.
BENEFITS: With this training, the greater Miami community will benefit. As part of the training plan, MFR is inviting
our automatic aid partner - the Village of Key Biscayne - to participate so that the training is shared and preparation
level is consistent between departments. This will provide the means for a continuation of the quality fire and
Hazmat response that citizens have been accustomed to, even as threats increase and become more complex.
BENEFIT FOR COST:
Currently, MFR does not have sufficient financial resources to execute the training as required. The benefit for the
cost is therefore very high, as the proposed training will create a direct replacement for every firefighter, officer, and
HAZMAT personnel that will be retiring. MFR is not training more individuals than are retiring and will be extending
the training to our automatic mutual aid partner to increase consistency of emergency response, interoperability, and
capacity to respond to large-scale emergencies.
COST REASONABLENESS:
The cost of the training per person ranges from $5032-$6150, resulting in an average cost of $31-$38 per
instructional hour which is a competitive cost for instructors (typically $30 or higher and then administration fees in
addition). The training programs will impact the department's public service mandate in a holistic way. Specifically,
training will enhance the competency level of firefighters and officers.
BUDGET JUSTIFICATION:
The training will be conducted through contracted services to cut the costs of hiring in-house trainers, the attending
benefit costs, etc. The training breaks down as follows:
Officers Training
Training cost: 2 (40hrs) trainings x $316.00 per training x 106 officers $66,992.
Salary Expenses Paid to attend Training: 80hrs x $55 /hour x 106 officer= $466,400.
Hazmat Training
Training cost: 2 (40hrs) trainings @ $1,750 per trainee x 20 trainees = $35,000.
Salary expenses to attend training: 80hrs x $55.00/hour x 20 officer= $88,000.
Total Project cost:$656,392
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* Section # 3 Statement of Effect: How would this award affect the daily operations of your department (i.e., describe
how frequently the equipment will be used or what the benefits will provide the personnel in your department)? How
would this award affect your department's ability to protect lives and property in your community? *3000 characters
OPERATIONAL OUTCOMES
The response phase of emergency operation is critical and is designed to minimize suffering, loss of life, and
property damage. A fully functional fire rescue team with abilities to enter all types of potential emergency or disaster
situations is critical to properly address emergency operation response.
This training project will provide the ability to execute these daily response duties and increase the quality of service
due to having qualified individuals to respond efficiently and effectively to the community during emergencies,
ultimately protecting public property, health and safety.
As a major metropolitan center with mutual aid responsibilities to other nearby urban areas, Miami is the keystone
for fire-recues response in the South Florida region, but without the training of replacements for the retiring
individuals, MFR will have its core officer, inspector, investigator and educator team completely dismantled. Thus,by
increasing Miami's level of preparedness, levels across the South Florida region will become complementary and
increase response quality and thereby leverage the impact of the grant.
This training provides an effective transition plan so that officers and Hazmat specialist are ready to take over
- responsilities.•The goal is to be able to fill the "knowledge gap" that will result when a a third of the MFR force
retires.
' Section`# 41n the space provided below. include details regarding iiF6 ganization's'request riot co'ver•e in any
other section. *3000 characters
'The city of Miami is comprised of 35 sq. miles with over 400,000 residents. Daily, the population swells to nearly 1
million during working hours as individuals commute in or travel through the city. Over the last five years, the city's
' `population increased by 50;000 people and resulted in more housing units being built. That increase exceeded the
`estimates'MFR had used to establish its Table of Organization. Current vulnerabilities include: -
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• High risk targets: Miami is part of a UASI region and includes ports, railways, satellite centers, and the third highest
density of banks in the country, industrial facilities, and multiple large event venues. Further, an underwater tunnel to
the Port of Miami is now under construction.
• Marine Calls: The city of Miami's shoreline is comprised of public walkways, retail shops, industrial sites, fishing
fleets, event spaces, and public.and private marinas.
• High rates of ill -health due to poverty: Miami is the NATION'S FIFTH POOREST MAJOR CITY. With a 28.3%
poverty rate overall, 50% of its households are considered low income. Its median income is $23,000 and well below
the national median income of $50,043. The infamous mortgage crisis has resulted in many foreclosed properties,
many of which are not maintained.
• High rates of elders: The city has the nation's 7th largest elderly population (over age 65) which comprises 17% of
the total population. 40% of them live in poverty and 30% are disabled.
• High rates of resident/visitor diversity- Diversity includes 62.5% Hispanic; 19.5% Black; 16.2% White 1.6% Asian;
.1% Native American; and .1 % other
• Extreme weather — Hurricanes, in addition to the daily oppressive heat of Miami, are emergencies where MFR
becomes the front line for survival of its residents.
• Mutual Aid Obligations- MFR provides automatic aid to the Village of Key Biscayne Department of Fire -Rescue and
has mutual aid agreements with Miami -Dade County Department Fire -Rescue as well as the Cities of Miami Beach,
Coral Gables, and Hialeah.
MFR's first responders are faced with a variety of risks resulting from a highly diversified population, infrastructure
and commercial assets. The combination of these factors increases Miami's vulnerability to terrorism & natural
hazards. Unique equipment, training, & planning are needed in large high threat urban areas such as Miami to
protect the citizens and first responders. However, MFR faces the challenge of maintaining its existing level of
service and safety while facing considerable funding reductions and an exodus of experienced firefighters. Providing
this training is critical for the City and MFR to be able to respond to emergencies and the over 90,000 alarms calls
that are received every year.
Budget
Budget Object Class
a. Personnel
b. Fringe Benefits
c. Travel
d. Equipment
e. Supplies
f. Contractual
g. Construction
h. Other
- i. Indirect Charges -
$0
$0
$0
$ 343,610
$0
$ 656,392
$0
$0
j. State Taxes
Federal and Applicant Share
Federal Share $ 800,002
Applicant Share $ 200,000
Federal Rate Sharing (%) 80/20
"'Non -Federal Resources (The combined Non -Federal Resources must equal the Applicant Share of $ 200,000)
$0
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a. Applicant
b. State
c. Local
d. Other Sources
If you entered a value in Other Sources other than zero (0), include your explanation below. You can use this space
to provide information on the project, cost share match, or if you have an indirect cost agreement with a federal
agency.
Total Budget $ 1,000,002
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Narrative Statement
For 2011, the Narrative section of the AFG application has been modified. You will enter individual narratives
for the Project Description, Cost -Benefit, Statement of Effect, and Additional Information in the Request
Details section for each Activity for which you are requesting funds. Please return to the Request Details
section for further instructions. You will address the Financial Need in Applicant Characteristics II section of
the application. We recommend that you type each response in a Word Document outside of the grant
application and then copy and paste it into the spaces provided within the application.
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Assurances and Certifications
FEMA Form SF 424B
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You must read and sign these assurances. These documents contain the Federal requirements attached to
all Federal grants including the right of the Federal government to review the grant activity. You should read
over the documents to become aware of the requirements. The Assurances and Certifications must be read,
signed, and submitted as a part of the application.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
O.M.B Control Number 4040-0007
Assurances Non -Construction Programs
Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions,
please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to
additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate,
the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records,
books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system
in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that
constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or
personal gain.
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of
the awarding agency.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4728-4763)
relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the
nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System
of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P,L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.
Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975; as-amended-(42-U-S-G—Sections 6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L.
92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the
Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3
and 290 ee=3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol,; and' drug abuse patient. records
(h) TitleVIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 (42 U.S.G"Section'3601 et seq.), as amended,
''''relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
_nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal
assistance' is being made;•and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)
which may apply to the application.
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7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced 'or whose property is acquired as a
result of Federal or federally -assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interest in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-
7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are
funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to
276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Work Hours
and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-333), regarding labor standards for federally -
assisted construction subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)
institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities
pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood
hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with
the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act
of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air)
Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C.
§§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking
Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.) related
to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection
of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C.
469a-1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,
development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C.
2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for
research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et
seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence
structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the
Single Audit Act. Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations."
18. Will comply -with -all applicable requirements of -all other_Eederal laws, executive orders,
regulations and policies governing this program.
Signed by Robert Turner on 09/23/2011
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Form 20-16C
You must read and sign these assurances.
Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug -Free
Workplace Requirements.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
O.M.B Control Number 1660-0025
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing
this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18,
"New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 44 CFR Part 17, "Government -wide Debarment and Suspension (Non -
procurement) and Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be
treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. Lobbying
A. As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons
(entering) into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies
that:
(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and
extension, continuation, renewal amendment or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative
agreement.
(b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form
LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements and sub contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
2. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient)
A. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67, for
prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A, the
applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to
a_denal of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered
transactions by any Federal department or agency..
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract
--'under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements,
or receiving stolen property.
_'"(c)-Are hot preserifly indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly.charged by a government entity
'(Federal, State, -or local)'with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this
certification: and
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(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application.
3. Drug -Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals)
As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees,
as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620:
(A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the
grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on -going drug free awareness program to inform employees about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantees policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance
programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition
of employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement and
(2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a
criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar
days after such conviction.
(e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to the applicable DHS awarding office, i.e. regional office or DHS office.
(f) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar
days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is
so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to
and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation progra approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate
agency.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e); and (f). -
_ = _ f ''(B)-The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in
connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance
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Street City State Zip
Action
If your place of performance is different from the physical address provided by you in the Applicant
Information, press Add Place of Performance button above to ensure that the correct place of performance
has been specified. You can add multiple addresses by repeating this process multiple times.
Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in
each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for DHS funding. States
and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification.
Signed by Robert Turner on 09/07/2011
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