The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under CFDA Number 97.083, awarded $228,375.00 to the Zayante Fire Protection District in Felton, CA on November 10, 2024. The grant funding will support the district's efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities by hiring new firefighters and recruiting/retaining volunteer firefighters. This 4-year Project Grant aims to ensure the community has adequate fire and emergency protection services by strengthening the fire department's staffing and deployment. The SAFER Grant Program consistently provides substantial funding, ranging from approximately $1 million to $16.8 million per award, to support fire departments across the United States in fulfilling this critical public safety mission.
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