By Matthew Fahr
The Oakland Press
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — The North Oakland County Fire Authority, in partnership with the Oxford, Village of Holly and Groveland Township fire departments, has been awarded a $698,071 FEMA grant.
The regional Assistance to Firefighters Operations and Safety Program grant will support the replacement of 15 aging cardiac monitors used by the four departments.
| NEW RESOURCE: Medication management: Pre-shift checklist
The monitors have reached, or are approaching, the end of their useful service life. As the equipment has aged, the monitors have become increasingly difficult and costly to maintain and repair.
The new equipment will provide firefighter/paramedics with dependable, modern technology for assessing, treating, and monitoring patients experiencing cardiac and other life-threatening medical emergencies.
Collectively, the four departments serve approximately 50,000 residents and respond to more than 5,000 emergency calls each year.
“This regional grant award is a tremendous example of what can be accomplished through cooperation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving our communities,” said NOCFA Fire Chief Matt Weil. “(We) came together with a common goal of replacing critical medical equipment that has reached the end of its service life. The cooperation and resolve among all four departments to bring this project across the finish line has been tremendous.”
Weil added that replacing this equipment without federal assistance would have created a significant financial challenge for the participating communities.
“Replacing 15 highly specialized pieces of medical equipment at one time represents a significant investment,” he said. “Without programs such as the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, projects of this magnitude would be extremely difficult for our communities to accomplish.”
© 2026 The Oakland Press, Sterling Heights, Mich.
Visit www.theoaklandpress.com.
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.