The City & County of San Francisco's Fire Department was awarded a $2,325,133.81 Project Grant on September 5, 2023 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used to enhance public and firefighter safety equipment and resources related to fire and emergency response within the City of San Francisco. This includes the procurement of critical safety gear, training programs, and other initiatives...
The City and County of San Francisco Fire Department was awarded a $162,021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. As the goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is to improve firefighter and citizen...
The City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department was awarded a $1,656,055.30 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will support the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department in enhancing firefighter safety and emergency response. As the goal of the AFG Program is to improve safety for firefighters and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, this funding will likely be used to purchase...
The City & County of San Francisco, through its San Francisco Fire Department Division, received a $265,300 Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The 3-year grant, effective September 1, 2024, will fund critical maritime security initiatives to enhance the department's emergency response capabilities and public safety infrastructure. Funded projects are expected to include procurement of patrol vessels, communications...
The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department received a $737,030.30 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources. It can...
The San Andreas Fire Department was awarded a $277,120 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on July 22, 2024. The grant, which runs through July 21, 2026, will support the procurement of critical equipment and infrastructure, personnel training, and implementation of health and wellness programs for first responders. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a Federal initiative that provides financial assistance to fire...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards provided a $272,105.03 Project Grant to the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant awarded on August 23, 2021 is to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through August 22, 2023. Specifically, the AFG Program aims to provide fire departments and emergency...
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $321,580 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to the California Fire Prevention Organization. The award, made on September 12, 2024, will fund activities to enhance the safety of the public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The grant supports critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training, and safety improvements for fire departments,...
The City of San Luis Obispo's Fire Department received a $108,730 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 27, 2023. This 2-year Project Grant award will be used to purchase firefighter equipment, improve facilities, and establish community programs that enhance public and firefighter safety. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program aims to bolster the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and...
The City of Redwood City received a $1,320,577.55 Project Grant award under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 5, 2023. The grant funding will be used to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters through the acquisition of firefighting equipment, gear, vehicles, and training programs. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, and...