Announcement letters indicating that the request period is open are sent out annually on July 1st to Local Emergency Planning Committees, County Emergency Managers, Tribes, fire departments, and other first responders. The announcement letter includes instructions on how to apply. 

The award criteria is based on relative importance and maximum benefit/impact enabling the recipient to protect responders and/or the public.  This fund is for HAZMAT equipment only.

If you are a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, County Emergency Management, Tribal entity, fire department, or other first responder agency and DID NOT receive an announcement letter, you may notify us by email | Email >

The process is as follows:

1. ERF announcement letters are sent to  Local Emergency Planning Committees, County Emergency Managers, Tribes, fire departments, and other first responders by July 1.
2. The application period is for 60 days from the date of the announcement (July 1 – September 1).
3. The applications are reviewed by ADEQ Emergency Response Unit staff for relevant criteria.
4. Non-criteria items are excluded.
5. Award letters are sent to ERF recipients by November 1. 
6. Once equipment is received by ADEQ staff, pickup and/or delivery of items will be scheduled.