The Wading River Fire District received a $140,000.35 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044). The two-year award period runs from August 23, 2021 through August 22, 2023. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the Wading River Fire District in delivering services that further this objective for their...
The Wading River Fire District was awarded a $203,100 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The award, effective from November 19, 2024 to November 18, 2028, is intended to support the fire district's efforts to hire new firefighters and recruit volunteer firefighters in order to enhance the community's emergency response capabilities and ensure adequate fire protection....
The $576,500 Project Grant was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on August 13, 2024. The funding will support the Jamesport Fire District, a U.S. local government municipality in Riverhead, New York, in enhancing its operational capabilities and critical emergency response infrastructure. Specifically, the grant will enable the fire district to procure essential equipment, personal protective gear, and...
The Wurtsboro Fire District received a $107,540 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The award, dated August 7, 2024, will support the district's critical fire and emergency response infrastructure and equipment needs over a 24-month performance period ending on August 6, 2026. The grant funding will enable the Wurtsboro Fire District to acquire essential personal protective equipment, emergency...
The Kripplebush Fire District was awarded a $120,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The grant, with a period of performance from July 15, 2024 to July 14, 2026, will support critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training, and safety improvements for the fire department. The funding is intended to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and...
The Greenport Fire District received a $113,578 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The goal of this program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The grant was awarded on August 16, 2023, with a completion date of August 15, 2025. The grant funding will be used by the Greenport Fire District, a U.S. local...
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...
The West Webster Fire District was awarded a $572,739.95 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, dated August 28, 2024, will support the district's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. The funding will help the district upgrade...
The Roaring River Volunteer Fire Department received a $494,900 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The goal of this federal grant program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This two-year grant, awarded on August 18, 2023, will support the department's efforts to improve fire response capabilities and fire prevention activities in the North...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,099,500.00 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to the Rocky Point Fire District in Shoreham, NY. The grant, with a performance period from August 13, 2024 to August 12, 2026, will support the procurement of critical equipment, infrastructure improvements, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the fire department. The funding aims to enhance the safety of both the public and firefighting personnel with...