The Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware was awarded a $241,300 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The goal of the SAFER Grant Program, as indicated by its CFDA number 97.083, is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities in order to respond to emergencies and ensure communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards.
Under this award, Robbins Hose Company No. 1 will utilize the $241,300 in funding from March 27, 2023 through June 19, 2027 to enhance its staffing and deployment operations to better serve the Dover, DE community. The location of performance is listed as Dover, DE, indicating the grant funds will support the fire department's local emergency response efforts.