Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The Charter Township of Comstock was awarded a $641,020 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program on August 7, 2023. The SAFER grant aims to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and emergency protection for communities. This funding has enabled the Comstock Fire Department to improve staffing levels, obtain firefighting equipment and gear, provide training and certifications to personnel, conduct fire safety education and prevention activities, and otherwise bolster the department's ability to protect the Comstock community from fires and other hazards. Over the past three years, the Comstock Fire Department has received over $1 million in FEMA grants, including funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants and Fire Prevention and Safety programs, to strengthen its emergency response services and fire/life safety capabilities.