Assistance to firefighters grant

The Manhattan Fire Protection District received a $169,548 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) project award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 3, 2021. The award will support the goals of the AFG program to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the Manhattan Fire Protection District to deliver services and products that improve firefighter safety in their jurisdiction through the completion date of August 3, 2022. The AFG program aims to provide critical tools, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect communities and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. This award will help the Manhattan Fire Protection District strengthen its capabilities to serve and protect the public through its fire and emergency response operations.