The Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department was awarded a $309,606.72 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). This two-year grant, effective from July 2024 to July 2026, will fund enhanced firefighter training programs and the procurement of new lifesaving equipment for the department.
The Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department is a non-profit organization that has previously received multiple AFG grants from FEMA totaling over $790,000 since 2020. These past awards have supported similar initiatives to improve firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities through infrastructure upgrades, equipment purchases, and training programs. As a sub-recipient of federal grants, the department has also utilized funding from the state's Adjutant General office to construct a new fire station and implement COVID-19 response measures.
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