The Mount Orab Village Of in Ohio received a $1,120,000.41 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). This three-year grant, awarded on February 26, 2024, aims to assist the Mount Orab fire department with staffing and deployment capabilities to improve emergency response and fire protection services for the community. The SAFER Grant Program provides funding support to fire departments to hire new firefighters or recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, helping to ensure adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. This SAFER grant award will bolster the operational capabilities and safety measures of the Mount Orab fire department in serving the local population.