This $8,091,024.93 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the County of Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 2023. The SAFER Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) aims to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and emergency protection for communities. As the award recipient, the County of Palm Beach will use the grant funding to hire new firefighters or recruit and retain volunteer firefighters to enhance the staffing and operational readiness of fire departments across Palm Beach County. The County has previously partnered with federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on various grant-funded projects and programs to benefit the local community.
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