Wilson County EMA Committee - August 4, 2026

The Wilson County EMA Committee meeting held on August 4, 2026, focused primarily on budget amendments, surplus equipment sales, and grant-related procurement activities. Key procurement discussions included the approval of surplus equipment sales totaling over $15,000, with proceeds directed to the ambulance fund for future ambulance purchases or remounts. The committee also addressed a newly received federal grant of approximately $364,461 for ambulance acquisition, discussing the challenges of meeting a 17-month delivery deadline and the need to allocate matching funds in the budget to place purchase orders promptly. Additionally, the committee approved moving funds within the ambulance budget to support the acquisition of up to three new ambulances or remounts. Other procurement-related items included approval to apply for a Homeland Security grant of $384,174 and a potential Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for a new tanker truck, which would require a 10% local match. The meeting also covered procedural matters related to the board of fire code appeals and fee structures but did not result in immediate procurement actions. Motions to approve budget transfers and grant applications were passed unanimously, reflecting active management of capital assets and grant funding to support emergency medical services in Wilson County.