The South Claiborne Fire Protection District received a $310,380.00 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards program under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program. The grant funding, with a period of performance from August 24, 2023, to August 23, 2025, will be used to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards in Athens, LA 71003. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to provide resources to fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations to improve their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and their firefighting personnel.