The City of Philadelphia Fire Department was awarded a $395,749.75 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044). The grant period runs from September 3, 2021 to September 2, 2022. Funds will support the AFG Program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the City of Philadelphia Fire Department will utilize funding to improve...
The City of Philadelphia Fire Department was awarded a $3,061,500 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 26, 2024. This 24-month project grant will support the department's efforts to enhance public safety and first responder capabilities through the procurement of personal protective equipment, implementation of health and wellness programs, and other critical infrastructure and equipment improvements. The grant funding...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $236,388.20 Project Grant to the Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company NO. 1 Pottstown through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the AFG Program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant funding will be used from September 2022 through September 2024 to provide fire and life safety services to Pottstown,...
The Spring Garden Fire Department was awarded a $133,910 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, made on July 15, 2024, will fund critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training, and safety improvements for the department over a 24-month period ending on July 14, 2026. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments and emergency medical service organizations to...
The City of Phoenix Fire Department was awarded a $156,383 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will support the department's fire prevention and safety efforts through September 2023. As the goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards, this award will likely fund initiatives such as fire safety education programs, firefighter...
The City of Reading, PA received a $1,082,039.70 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 3, 2021 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA #97.044). The two-year grant will support the City's delivery of services to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the AFG funding will allow the City to provide equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $446,190.88 Project Grant to the Souderton Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year grant will fund firefighting and emergency response equipment and services through August 2024. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the Souderton Fire Department in Souderton, Pennsylvania in delivering critical...
The City of Philadelphia Fire Department received a $22,432,509.36 Project Grant award on February 26, 2024 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The grant funding will support the fire department's staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and emergency response protection for the city of Philadelphia over a 3-year project period through...
The Quakertown Fire Department was awarded a $332,582 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award, with a period of performance from August 13, 2024 to August 12, 2026, will support the procurement of critical equipment, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for firefighters. This funding aligns with the AFG Program's goal of enhancing the safety of the public...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $100,000.11 Project Grant to the Boro of Emmaus Fire under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year grant will fund firefighting and fire prevention services and equipment for the Boro of Emmaus Fire Department through August 2023. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. This award will support the Boro of Emmaus Fire Department's efforts to...