Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The Mosquito Fire Protection District in Placerville, California received a $666,320.53 federal Project Grant award on September 5, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). This funding supports the district's efforts to enhance its staffing and operational capabilities to provide effective fire protection and emergency response services to the local community. The SAFER Grant Program aims to assist fire departments with increasing staffing and deployment to ensure adequate protection from fires and related hazards. Through this award, the Mosquito Fire Protection District can utilize the grant funding to hire new firefighters or recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, bolstering its frontline staffing and operational readiness.