Bristol Virginia Leaders Have Approved A Motion To Apply For A “Safer” Grant For The Fire Department. The Program Is Designed To Help Pay For Maintaining Or Increasing The Number Of Firefighters In Their Community. In This Case, The Money Would Help Pay For 19 Additional Positions. Despite The Motion Being Granted, City Leaders Are Now Concerned About The Financial Or Staffing Strains That Could Occur Once The Grant Runs Out. City Leaders Will Wait A Few Weeks To Find Out If The Application Is Approved And Then Decide Whether Or Not To Move Forward With Accepting It.