The Town of Narragansett Police Department, acting as the local Fire Department, has been awarded a $172,590 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This 2-year Project Grant, awarded on August 9, 2023, will support the Narragansett Fire Department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety by acquiring firefighting vehicles, equipment, and prevention materials. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program aims to improve the capability of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations to respond to fire and fire-related hazards. This award builds upon the Police Department's prior receipt of over $3.7M in FEMA grants to support firefighter staffing and operations since 2022, as well as sub-awards from the Department of Justice and the state Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program for other public safety initiatives.
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