The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $301,500 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program to the Valley Stream Fire Department in Valley Stream, NY. The grant, which will be executed over a 24-month period from September 2023 to September 2025, will fund the procurement of firefighting equipment, safety gear, training programs, and other initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program provides financial assistance to fire departments and other eligible entities to equip and train emergency personnel, acquire emergency response vehicles, implement health and wellness programs, and support other activities that improve firefighter and community safety and resilience.
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