The Township of Montclair, New Jersey received a $677,532 Assistance to Firefighters Grant project award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 7, 2022. The award will support activities under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) through September 6, 2024.
The goal of the AFG program is to enhance firefighter and public safety related to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will allow the Township of Montclair to enhance its capabilities to safely and effectively respond to fire-related emergencies through the acquisition of equipment and gear for its fire department personnel. The award will help the Township improve firefighter safety and strengthen its ability to protect the public from fire risks over the coming two years.