Assistance to firefighters grant

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District received a $1,026,852.17 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 15, 2023. This grant funding supports the acquisition of firefighting equipment, resources, and training to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards in the San Bernardino County region.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, operating as Fire Protection Services, has previously received Assistance to Firefighters grants from FEMA ranging from $272,105 to over $1 million to fund critical emergency response capabilities. As the largest fire department in the county, this grant will help San Bernardino continue providing essential fire protection services to the community. Additionally, the fire department has served as a subrecipient under a grant from the Office of Emergency Services to implement state homeland security strategies.