The City of Savannah, Georgia received a $199,500 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on January 30, 2023 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will fund firefighting and fire prevention services and equipment through January 29, 2025.
The goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. This particular award will support the City of Savannah's efforts to provide these safety services to its residents through the acquisition of firefighting vehicles, protective gear, emergency medical equipment or other resources. The two-year period of performance will allow the city to fully implement these enhancements to its fire protection capabilities.