Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The City of Melbourne, Florida received a $3,317,959.56 Project Grant award on September 15, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The goal of the SAFER Grant Program is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards. This funding will support the City of Melbourne in hiring new firefighters or recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters to bolster frontline staffing and operational readiness of the local fire department. The SAFER Grant Program provides funding to eligible local government entities, fire departments, and non-profit organizations across the United States to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities through increased staffing and personnel.