Item 101

Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to accept and expend $2,738,541 of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, for the purpose of improving NH’s First Responder Recruitment and Training, by adding personnel, training, and facility improvements at the Raymond S. Burton Fire and EMS Facility in Bethlehem, NH. (2)Further authorize to establish one full-time temporary Program Specialist III position to oversee fire and EMS recruitment and retention efforts throughout the State. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 19, 2021.