The Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $115,855 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award, granted on August 19, 2024, will support the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through the acquisition of critical equipment, training, and facility improvements over a 24-month performance period ending on August 18, 2026. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies to address equipment needs, procure personal protective gear, facilitate facility modifications, acquire emergency response vehicles, and implement health and wellness programs for first responders.
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