Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated received a $459,200 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The grant funding, awarded on November 15, 2023 with a completion date of November 14, 2027, enables the fire department to enhance its staffing levels and deployment capabilities to better respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and emergency protection services for the local community. The SAFER Grant Program aims to assist fire departments with staffing and deployment in order to respond to emergencies and provide sufficient fire and emergency protection. This award builds on previous SAFER grants totaling $1,065,468 received by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department in 2020, 2021, and 2023, as well as a $61,123 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA in 2021, which have been crucial for sustaining and improving the department's ability to serve its region.