09/01/2026
🚨 Attention Kentucky Fire Departments! 🚨
The FY2027 Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant application is now available. Selected departments may be reimbursed for 50% of the purchase cost of one eligible device, up to $5,000.
Vogelpohl Fire Equipment can help your department with:
✅ Thermal imaging cameras
✅ Gas monitors
✅ Product information and quotes for your application
Applications must be submitted through KyFIRES by an authorized user no later than Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Contact our sales team today—we’re ready to help your department find the right equipment!
If your department is interested in applying for a Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant to be awarded Fiscal Year 2027, here are the steps to access the application:
-Log into KyFIRES - https://kyfires.acadisonline.com/acadisviewer/login.aspx
-Hover over Webforms and Resources on the left menu bar
-Select WebForm
-Click on FY2027 Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Application
If selected, your department will be reimbursed 50% of the purchase cost of one (1) technical innovation device, with a maximum reimbursement of $5000.00. A technical innovation device is defined as an automated external defibrillator, gas monitor or thermal vision camera. Proof of purchase and payment will be required prior to reimbursement (KRS 95A.430)
Application may only be completed and submitted by authorized KyFIRES users ( i.e. those who are able to enter training and personnel records).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday Sept. 30th at 5:00 pm EST.
Grants will be awarded based on a date stamp return AND eligibility as per KRS 95A.440.
KRS 95A.440 requires a two-year non-eligibility period. If your department was awarded the Thermal Vision grant in the past two fiscal years you ARE NOT eligible to apply at this time. The award lists for FY25 & FY26 are provided in the comments.
Please send questions to [email protected].
