The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program provides equipment to loan to local fire departments for suppressing wildland fires in their area.

The FEPP program is authorized through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 USC 2106) and administered by the Kentucky Division of Forestry.  The program provides low-cost fire protection equipment, tools and supplies for rural Kentucky fire departments.  Items loaned through this program may be used for fire protection purposes only. Legally chartered fire departments may qualify to receive FEPP upon agreement to:

1. Sign a memorandum of agreement with the Division of Forestry.

2. Respond to all calls within their coverage area.

3. Provide mutual aid to the Division of Forestry upon request.

4. Keep equipment painted, protected and in serviceable condition.

5. Acquire and maintain liability insurance for FEPP vehicles.

6. Return equipment to the Division of Forestry for proper disposal.

      
This vehicle was provided to a local fire department through the FEPP program.

Equipment available through the FEPP program for loan to fire departments includes trucks, tankers, generators, tanks, fire hoses and turnout gear. There is no direct cost for FEPP items, but the fire department bears the cost of transportation, conversion, painting and maintenance.

To apply for FEPP equipment, fire departments should contact their local Kentucky Division of Forestry district office or their local county ranger.