The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $3,361,761.68 Project Grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) to the South Metro Fire Department in Sunfish Lake, MN. The grant, which has an award date of March 22, 2025 and a completion date of March 21, 2028, aims to support the fire department's staffing and deployment capabilities in order to enhance emergency response and ensure adequate fire and emergency protection for the community. The funding will enable the South Metro Fire Department to hire new firefighters and support the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters, in alignment with the program's primary objectives. This award is part of a broader federal initiative to strengthen local fire departments' staffing and readiness across the United States.
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