The $513,950.00 Project Grant awarded to Grant County Fire District #7 in Soap Lake, Washington by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on August 19, 2024 will be used to enhance the fire district's firefighting capabilities. The funding will support the acquisition of firefighting equipment, procurement of personal protective gear, and potentially the implementation of training programs for personnel. This grant builds on the fire district's previous AFG awards, including a $259,025.59 grant also awarded on August 19, 2024 and a $590,400 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awarded on November 15, 2023. These grants demonstrate the fire district's commitment to improving emergency response, maintaining adequate staffing levels, and ensuring community resilience through strategic investments in equipment, training, and personnel.
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