The commission shall:

1. (1) Create the necessary application forms, any necessary supporting documents, compliance documents, or reporting documents for the Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Program as may be necessary by promulgating administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A;
2. (2) Make a determination of the characteristics of the most cost-effective technical devices for use by fire departments participating in the Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Program;
3. (3) Make a determination of the manufacturer or manufacturers of technical devices to be purchased by the Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Program;
4. (4) Make a determination of the most cost-effective purchase mechanism and price, under KRS Chapter 45A, for technical devices;
5. (5) Accept and process applications for the purchase of technical devices through the Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Program;
6. (6) Award eligible fire departments grants equal to fifty percent (50%), but not to exceed the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), of the agreed price for the purchase of technical devices;
7. (7) Require recipients of technical devices purchased through the Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Program to file any reports deemed necessary by the commission concerning usage, maintenance, or property accounting or loss with the commission; and
8. (8) Maintain these reports for evaluation by the commission.

Effective: July 15, 2026

History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2026. -- Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 292, sec. 4, effective July 15, 2002.