The Dekalb County Department of Finance, acting as the Board of Commissioners, was awarded a $6,843,998.10 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The grant, awarded on March 22, 2025, supports the county's efforts to enhance local fire department staffing and deployment capabilities to improve emergency response and fire protection services for the community. The funding will enable the county to hire new firefighters and support the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters over the 3-year project period ending on March 21, 2028. This federal grant aligns with the SAFER Program's goal of ensuring communities have adequate fire and emergency response resources to protect against fire and related hazards.
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