The Colorado Department of Public Safety received a $575,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire equipment, gear, vehicles, and provide training to aid local fire departments in Colorado. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This 2-year project grant, awarded on June 27, 2023, will allow the Colorado Department of Public Safety to support...
The Southwestern Polk County Rural Fire Protection District was awarded a $253,047.12 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant is intended to enhance the safety of the public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funding will support the procurement of critical equipment, training, and facility modifications for the fire department over a 24-month...
The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District was awarded a $294,959.42 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, awarded on July 18, 2024, will support the district's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funding will be used to procure critical equipment, provide training, and implement facility modifications and...
The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) received a $575,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). This grant, with a performance period from August 7, 2024 to August 6, 2026, will support the acquisition of critical firefighting equipment, training programs, and safety initiatives for CDPS DFPC and its partner fire departments across...
The Payson Fall Creek Fire Protection District was awarded a $130,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, dated August 19, 2024, will support the district's acquisition of critical equipment, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for its firefighters. This funding aligns with the AFG program's objectives to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with...
The Hasty / Mcclave Fire Protection District was awarded a $177,000 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a performance period from August 28, 2024 to August 27, 2026. This federal grant funding will support the fire protection district's efforts to enhance its emergency response capabilities, including the procurement of critical equipment, infrastructure improvements, and the implementation...
The Fort Motte Volunteer Fire Department was awarded an $832,999.28 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044). 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. Specifically, the funding will support the acquisition of personal protective equipment, emergency vehicles, training,...
The County of Grand in Granby, Colorado received a $119,904.04 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the County in delivering services and products to improve responder safety for local fire departments through August 2024. The AFG Program aims to provide...
The Lakeside Fire Protection District was awarded a $227,758 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, dated August 13, 2024, will support the district's efforts to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funding will be used to procure critical equipment, implement training programs, and make facility modifications to...
The West Douglas County Fire Protection District was awarded a $710,525.40 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The grant will support the district's efforts to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response from September 15, 2022 to September 14, 2024. The AFG program aims to improve public and firefighter safety against fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will allow the district to obtain critical...