Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The Dwight Fire Department, a U.S. local government entity, received a $284,500 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in November 2023. This 4-year Project Grant award will fund the retention of firefighter positions to maintain adequate staffing levels and ensure the Dwight Fire Protection District can effectively respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents requiring emergency services in the Dwight, Illinois community. The SAFER Grant Program aims to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to provide adequate fire protection and address fire-related hazards. This award builds on the Dwight Fire Department's prior FEMA grants, including a $169,840 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in 2021 and a $283,000 SAFER Grant in 2019, which have supported equipment, services, and firefighter hiring to enhance the department's fire and emergency response capabilities.