The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $648,270.00 Project Grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) to the Union Fire District of South Kingstown, RI on November 10, 2024. The goal of the SAFER Grant Program is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to improve emergency response and fire protection services for communities. This award will support the Union Fire District's efforts to hire new firefighters and recruit/retain volunteer firefighters over the 4-year project period ending on November 9, 2028. The SAFER Grant Program provides consistent, substantial funding to fire departments nationwide, with recent awards ranging from $1M to $16.8M. This award aligns with the program's objectives of enhancing local fire departments' staffing and emergency response capabilities.
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