Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,556,953.88 Project Grant to Newtown Township Bucks County, Pennsylvania under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) on September 15, 2023. 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 fire and emergency protection for communities. This award will support Newtown Township's Police Department in enhancing its staffing and operational readiness to better serve the local community. The funding is expected to be used over a multi-year project period to hire new firefighters and/or recruit and retain volunteer firefighters to bolster the department's frontline emergency response capabilities.