The City of Tulare Fire Business, operating as the Tulare Firefighters Association, was awarded a $4,658,468.88 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March 2, 2025. The funding will be used to increase firefighting personnel and enhance the fire department's emergency response capabilities over a 3-year project period from March 2025 to March 2028. This CFDA 97.083 grant program aims to ensure communities have adequate fire and emergency protection by strengthening local fire departments' staffing and deployment. The City of Tulare Fire Business has also received additional FEMA grants, including a $171,900 Fire Prevention and Safety Project Grant and a $409,948 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, demonstrating the department's commitment to public safety and emergency preparedness through federal funding support.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.7m | 9/3/24 |