The City of Echo was awarded a $185,400.00 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of the AFG program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funding will support the Echo Fire District in providing firefighting services and equipment to the local community over the 2-year performance period from July 20, 2023 to July 19, 2025.