Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners received a $234,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). This 4-year grant will fund staffing and resources to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities for the Irwinton, GA community. Previously, FEMA provided a $242,399 Project Grant to the Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to acquire equipment and gear to improve fire safety for first responders and the local community. The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners has also received sub-awards from the Georgia Department of Transportation for rural transit operations and capital improvements, as well as from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency likely for emergency preparedness initiatives. These federal grants enable the Board to bolster critical emergency response, fire protection, and public transportation services for county residents.