Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $4,830,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Funds within the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS). The funds will be allocated for the replacement of Fire Boats 2 and 3, as well as for the purchase of capital-eligible safety equipment and related infrastructure for the Apparatus Division. The reprogramming will involve transferring funds from existing projects related to Fire Pumpers and Rescue Squad Vehicles to the new Fire Apparatus and Safety Equipment projects.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely impact the FEMS budget or the District's financial plan. The funds are available due to a reprioritization of the FEMS budget, allowing for the necessary purchases to enhance safety and operational efficiency. The Mayor's office is seeking favorable action from the Council to ensure that the Fire and EMS agency can proceed with these critical upgrades without delay.