The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Maywood Fire Department a $163,761.51 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on August 25, 2021. The grant has a completion date of August 24, 2023 and will fund projects to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards in Maywood, Illinois. The AFG program aims to provide direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies to help them meet firefighting and emergency response needs. The funding will support the Maywood Fire Department in delivering critical fire and life safety services to its community.