The Valley Fire & Rescue, Inc., a non-profit organization in Apple Grove, West Virginia, was awarded a $225,127.55 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on November 10, 2024. The SAFER Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) is designed to support local fire departments in enhancing their emergency response capabilities, primarily through the hiring of new firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. This four-year Project Grant award will enable Valley Fire & Rescue, Inc. to strengthen its frontline firefighting staffing and improve the community's fire protection services. The organization has a history of successfully securing FEMA grant funding, including previous Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) that have supported the acquisition of critical equipment and training for its firefighters.
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