Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

The Tigerville Fire Department received a $125,462.71 Project Grant award under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant, awarded on November 10, 2024, will support the fire department's efforts to enhance its emergency response capabilities and ensure adequate fire and life safety protection for the Travelers Rest, South Carolina community. The funding will enable the department to hire additional firefighters and implement strategies to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, strengthening its overall staffing and deployment capabilities over the 4-year grant period ending on November 9, 2028. The SAFER Grant Program is a critical federal initiative that provides financial assistance to local fire departments to improve their ability to respond to emergencies and safeguard communities from fire-related hazards across the United States.