The Community Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $375,360 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The goal of the SAFER Grant Program is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. Through this November 29, 2021 award, the Community Volunteer Fire Department will enhance its staffing and deployment capabilities in Belmont, NC from the grant's start date through November 28, 2025. The funding will support the department's ability to respond to local emergencies and protect the community from fire and related hazards as intended under the SAFER grant program objectives.