The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was awarded a $172,377.50 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 15, 2022 through September 14, 2024.
The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and other hazards. Funding will support Shelby Volunteer Fire Co Inc.'s efforts to provide critical firefighting equipment and protective gear to its firefighters operating in Medina, New York. As a volunteer fire department, this federal support is important for ensuring the small organization has the resources needed to effectively serve its community.