The North Merrick Fire Department Inc., doing business as North Merrick Fire District, was awarded a $176,000.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The award date was August 19, 2024, with a final completion date of August 18, 2026. The grant funding will be used by the North Merrick Fire Department to enhance critical public safety infrastructure and emergency response capabilities. Specifically,...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $436,000.08 Project Grant to the North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant period runs from September 22, 2022 to September 21, 2024. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and other hazards. Funding will support the North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department's efforts to improve firefighter safety and emergency...
The South Farmingdale Fire District received a $308,499.50 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The two-year award running from September 2022 to September 2024 will support the district's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the AFG funding will enable the district to provide critical safety equipment and resources to its...
The Bellmore Fire District was awarded a $254,500 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), on August 13, 2024. The grant will be used to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards in the Bellmore, NY area. Specifically, the funding will support the acquisition of critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and safety improvements for the fire...
The Village of Merrionette Park Fire Department was awarded a $403,776.58 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant period is from August 30, 2022 to August 29, 2024. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and other hazards. This award will support the Merrionette Park Fire Department in delivering services that further the AFG Program's objectives...
The Bellmore Fire District received a $190,499.55 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The two-year grant will fund fire and life safety programs and equipment to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, consistent with the AFG program's goal. Specifically, the grant will support the acquisition of personal protective equipment and firefighting...
The Village of Nissequogue in St. James, New York was awarded a $311,000.48 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will support the village's fire department in obtaining equipment and resources to improve emergency response services and safety capabilities. As outlined in the program description,...
The Nesconset Fire District received a $452,000.10 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year grant will fund the acquisition of equipment and vehicles to enhance firefighter safety and improve emergency response capabilities. Specifically, the grant will support the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus, turnout gear, and a fire engine to replace aging equipment. The goal...
The North Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department Inc. received a $124,116.65 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year award, issued on August 30, 2021 and set to be completed by August 29, 2023, will support the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the department to improve...
The North Fire Department was awarded a $179,718 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) to enhance public and firefighter safety. The goal of the AFG Program is to provide fire departments and emergency responders with critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect communities and first responders from fire and related hazards. It can reasonably...