Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Applications Open for the Firefighter Turnout Gear Washer/Extractor 2023 Award Program

A guest post by LMCIT Public Safety Specialist Troy Walsh                                                   

Photo of a gear dryer.
Since 2015, the first year of the Turnout Gear Washer/Extractor Program, the Department of Public Safety has awarded more than $2.1 million to 265 Minnesota fire departments for the purchase of turnout gear washers/extractors and/or gear dryers. Individual awards will again be granted in amounts up to $10,000 for gear washer/extractors and up to $8,000 for gear dryers.

Apply by April 14

Applications are now available for the 2023-2024 firefighter washer/extractor award program. If you have any questions, please contact Nolan Pasell at (651) 201-7218. A complete application packet must be received by 4 p.m. Friday, April 14, preferably by email to nolan.pasell@state.mn.us

Download the application packet. 

Headshot of Troy Walsh.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at twalsh@lmc.org or (651) 281-1231. 

Remember:   Responder Safety = Public Safety

In the meantime, stay warm and be safe!
Troy




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