Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The Wexford Volunteer Fire Department Inc., a non-profit organization, received a $351,274 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) on November 23, 2023. This funding aims to assist the local fire department with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards for the community in Wexford, PA. The grant has a period of performance from November 23, 2023 to November 22, 2027. Additionally, the organization received two previous Assistance to Firefighters Grants from FEMA, one for $53,310.68 in September 2023 and another for $1,467.87 in January 2021, likely providing funding for equipment, training, and other resources to enhance the fire department's operations and emergency response capabilities.