The City of Chicago Fire Department received a $189,256.40 Project Grant award on July 15, 2024 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant funding will enable the Department to acquire firefighting equipment, deliver training focused on response capabilities and safety, and implement community risk reduction and fire prevention education programs. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments, EMS organizations, and state fire training academies to support critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and safety improvements for first responders. The grant award demonstrates FEMA's continued commitment to enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters through the AFG Program, which typically provides $100,000 to $3,000,000 in funding over 24 to 36 month performance periods to city fire departments, non-profit organizations, and research institutions.
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