Assistance to firefighters grant

The City of New York Fire Department received a $2,128,695.65 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 15, 2023. The AFG program, authorized under CFDA 97.044, provides financial assistance to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This grant funding will be used by the Fire Department, a U.S. local government entity, to procure firefighting equipment, safety gear, and emergency response vehicles, as well as implement training programs, facility modifications, and other initiatives aimed at improving firefighter safety and emergency preparedness in the New York metro area. The Fire Department has also received previous prime and sub-grant awards from FEMA through the AFG and other programs, totaling over $2 million to $8 million, to support similar efforts enhancing the Department's capabilities.