Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

The Virgin Islands Fire Service, a local government entity, received a $269,250 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (CFDA 97.083) on August 7, 2023. The purpose of the SAFER grant program is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and emergency protection for communities. This federal grant award will fund staffing and support the Virgin Islands Fire Service's firefighting, emergency response, and public safety operations across the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a sub-recipient, the Virgin Islands Fire Service has also utilized past federal grant funding from agencies like FEMA, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance its emergency response capabilities through equipment, facility upgrades, training, and other critical infrastructure projects.