Assistance to firefighters grant

The Mississippi Department of Insurance was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on September 2, 2022. The grant funds will support the AFG Program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. As the state administering agency, the Mississippi Department of Insurance will utilize the funding to provide critical firefighting equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources to local fire departments located in Jackson, Mississippi. The AFG Program aims to meet key objectives including equipping local first responder organizations with better tools and training to protect lives and property from fire dangers.