The Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 was awarded a $704,485 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on November 5, 2024. The SAFER Grant Program is a federal initiative designed to support local fire departments in enhancing their emergency response capabilities, primarily through hiring new firefighters and supporting the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
This Project Grant award will enable Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1, a U.S. local government municipality, to secure funding to improve staffing, equipment, and operational readiness for its firefighting and emergency response services. The grant supports critical objectives such as hiring new firefighters, supporting volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention efforts, and improving emergency response times and community fire protection for the Everson, WA community.
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