Federal Grant Award Summary

Plain Township Fire Department received a $2.64 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083), awarded on March 23, 2026, with a completion date of March 22, 2029. The grant supports the primary objective of enhancing the fire department's emergency response capabilities by funding the hiring of new frontline firefighters and supporting recruitment and retention efforts for volunteer firefighters.

Through this three-year funding period, the grant directly addresses staffing gaps within Plain Township's fire operations to ensure adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards. The SAFER program funding enables the fire department to strengthen its operational capacity and surge staffing levels necessary to respond effectively to emergencies. This award aligns with FEMA's national initiative to bolster local fire department resources across the United States, demonstrating a federal commitment to supporting municipal fire services in maintaining adequate personnel levels for emergency response operations.