Item 401 | First Year - FY2007 | Second Year - FY2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance for Fire Services Programs (76400) | $30,304,144 | $18,304,144 |
| Fire Programs Fund Distribution (76401) | FY2007 $17,023,144 | FY2008 $17,023,144 |
| Burn Building Grants (76402) | FY2007 $975,000 | FY2008 $975,000 |
| Categorical Grants (76403) | FY2007 $12,306,000 | FY2008 $306,000 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2007 $12,000,000 | FY2008 $0 |
| Special | FY2007 $18,304,144 | FY2008 $18,304,144 |
Authority: §§ 38.2-401 Code of Virginia
A.1. Included in this appropriation is $12,000,000 in the first year from the general fund for distribution to counties, cities, and towns, to support professional and volunteer fire departments. Funding may be used for any purpose authorized by § 38.2-401, Code of Virginia, such as fire services equipment, training, supplies, and emergency medical care and personal protective equipment for fire personnel. The appropriation from the general fund is intended to provide approximately two dollars for every three dollars from the Fire Programs Fund.
2. One hundred percent of these funds will be allocated to localities using the same methodology as used to allocate funds from the Fire Programs Fund.