The City of Winston-Salem received a $180,000.40 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of this two-year grant is to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through August 2024. Specifically, the AFG funding will support the City of Winston-Salem in providing critical safety equipment and resources to local fire departments to help protect first responders and the community from fire dangers. The AFG program aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters nationwide.