Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The City of Maple Heights Fire Department was awarded a $618,208 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (CFDA 97.083) on August 7, 2023. The SAFER grant program aims to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to enhance emergency response and community fire protection services. This award will enable the Maple Heights Fire Department to improve its staffing levels and operational capabilities to better serve the Maple Heights, Ohio community. Additionally, the Fire Department previously received a 3-year, $1.28 million SAFER grant in 2019 and various Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from 2019-2023 to obtain equipment and upgrade operations. The City of Maple Heights Fire Department also received a sub award from Cuyahoga County in 2019 for construction services related to a park restoration project.