Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (safer)

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
EMW2024FF00058
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,069,226

Award facts

Assistance listing
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Completion date 20% complete
Funding
  • $1,892,689.52 Federal
  • $1,176,536.74 Non-federal
Place of performance
DeKalb, IL, USA

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About this award

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the City of DeKalb, Illinois $3.069 million on March 23, 2026, under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) to hire and retain frontline firefighters and enhance department operational capacity. The award obligates $3,069,226.26 with a period of performance extending through March 22, 2029. Work is performed in DeKalb, Illinois. The SAFER program provides direct funding to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards while fulfilling traditional fire department missions.

Quick answers

Who received award EMW2024FF00058?

EMW2024FF00058 was awarded to City Of Dekalb by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards (Federal Emergency Management Agency) on March 23, 2026.

How much is award EMW2024FF00058 worth?

$3,069,226 has been obligated on EMW2024FF00058: $1,892,690 in federal funding and $1,176,537 in non-federal funding.

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