Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The Zion City Fire Station received a $2,180,284.00 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant on September 15, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 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 protection from fire and fire-related hazards for communities. The funding will support the Zion Fire And Rescue Department in hiring new firefighters or recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters to bolster frontline staffing and operational readiness. The SAFER Grant is a common federal project grant program that provides funding to local government entities, volunteer fire departments, and non-profit firefighter organizations across the United States to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities through increased staffing and personnel.